Written by majatu the 28 Mar 11 at 07:17.

Create a contest in which musicians and/or fans of music and sounds can upload their creations inspired in ubuntu. Then the development team or the community could choose the best.

Create a contest in which musicians and/or fans of music and sounds can upload their creations inspired in ubuntu. Then the development team or the community could choose the best.

Written by mydoghasworms the 22 Jun 10 at 18:32.

A software package should stand out from other kinds of archives, so the user can see that this is an installation package containing software. After all, when you double-click it, it opens GDebi GTK, and not Archive Manager!

A software package should stand out from other kinds of archives, so the user can see that this is an installation package containing software. After all, when you double-click it, it opens GDebi GTK, and not Archive Manager!

Written by mydoghasworms the 24 Jun 10 at 05:15.

It would be nice if every package could include its own icon, which would display in Nautilus, and if it has no icon, then some default must be displayed. This would be especially nice for third-party vendors providing software (e.g. Google, Skype, VirtualBox, etc.)
This is of course an optional specification, and if the package includes it, and the file manager supports it, it would show the icon.

-- UPDATE --
As per comment below, this is now a reality: https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer

It would be nice if every package could include its own icon, which would display in Nautilus, and if it has no icon, then some default must be displayed. This would be especially nice for third-party vendors providing software (e.g. Google, Skype, VirtualBox, etc.) This is of course an optional specification, and if the package includes it, and the file manager supports it, it would show the icon. -- UPDATE -- As per comment below, this is now a reality: https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer

Written by stoffel the 24 Jun 10 at 19:48.

The icon should be similar to the Software Center icon. This will hint the user that this is a software package that will install a new application.

Maybe it can be the Software Center icon with a (big) green arrow.

The icon should be similar to the Software Center icon. This will hint the user that this is a software package that will install a new application. Maybe it can be the Software Center icon with a (big) green arrow.

Written by lvxferre the 1 Jul 10 at 19:56.

Mockup icon: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/218/debinstpack.png

The mockup I made is horrible, I know - please, look at the concept behind it.

The icon is still a package, somewhat similar to the old icons. The Debian logo is still there (it's .deb after all), but it should be bigger and with a more contrasting color.

The package is open. Inside it's a floppy - while few of us still use floppy disks, most associate it with "install". The green arrow in the floppy hints "download".

So, an icon like this tells us: "You downloaded this file, There's a program inside. You can install the program if you want." Exactly what we expect from a .deb .

Mockup icon: http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/218/debinstpack.png The mockup I made is horrible, I know - please, look at the concept behind it. The icon is still a package, somewhat similar to the old icons. The Debian logo is still there (it's .deb after all), but it should be bigger and with a more contrasting color. The package is open. Inside it's a floppy - while few of us still use floppy disks, most associate it with "install". The green arrow in the floppy hints "download". So, an icon like this tells us: "You downloaded this file, There's a program inside. You can install the program if you want." Exactly what we expect from a .deb .

Written by eld1e6o the 4 Jul 10 at 03:31.

Use different icons for software packages
Also use debthumbnailer which puts different icons for different type of software

See https://launchpad.net/~deb-thumbnailer-team/+archive/ppa

See images here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/that-was-quick-new-deb-thumbnailer.html

Use different icons for software packages Also use debthumbnailer which puts different icons for different type of software See https://launchpad.net/~deb-thumbnailer-team/+archive/ppa See images here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/that-was-quick-new-deb-thumbnailer.html

Written by Stancel_Spencer the 10 Jul 10 at 09:07.

That looks like a box. So it is perfect for software packages. The metaphor is great, it is like the package that comes in the box that you order and you open it up.

Archives, like zip files, have often been shown in other OS as a folder with a zipper on it. You could also use a filing cabinet for the icon. But my point is, if anything needs to change, it's the archive icons.

That looks like a box. So it is perfect for software packages. The metaphor is great, it is like the package that comes in the box that you order and you open it up. Archives, like zip files, have often been shown in other OS as a folder with a zipper on it. You could also use a filing cabinet for the icon. But my point is, if anything needs to change, it's the archive icons.

Written by cfg the 11 Jul 10 at 10:45.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting installation.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting installation.

Written by cfg the 11 Jul 10 at 10:52.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting depending on what packages are not included in standard ubuntu, and maybe need download other packages.

Add a emblems on deb(rmp) package denoting depending on what packages are not included in standard ubuntu, and maybe need download other packages.

Written by mydoghasworms the 13 Jul 10 at 20:15.

The current package has the Debian logo on it. Replace it with the Ubuntu logo (and then make it look less like a box).

The current package has the Debian logo on it. Replace it with the Ubuntu logo (and then make it look less like a box).

Written by lotif the 21 Jul 10 at 16:37.

Deb Thumbnailer ( https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer ) is a great solution. Why not make it a default app? It needs some improvement, but once it becomes default, more eyes will turn to it and it will certainly look better.

Deb Thumbnailer ( https://launchpad.net/deb-thumbnailer ) is a great solution. Why not make it a default app? It needs some improvement, but once it becomes default, more eyes will turn to it and it will certainly look better. <a href="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4395/capturadetelaarchivesna.png"> <img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4395/capturadetelaarchivesna.png" /> </a>

Written by bart1313 the 19 Mar 11 at 17:33.

Adding missing features to gnome-bluetooth should solve the problems. The missing features are:
- DUN
- Easy bluetooth headset setup
- Use PC's speakers as bluetooth headset
Also I've seen somewhere a tool to dial a number via bluetooth.

Adding missing features to gnome-bluetooth should solve the problems. The missing features are: - DUN - Easy bluetooth headset setup - Use PC's speakers as bluetooth headset Also I've seen somewhere a tool to dial a number via bluetooth.

Written by konradmb the 8 Apr 11 at 17:11.

Help blueman developers. There's development version but it requires more work.

Help blueman developers. There's development version but it requires more work.

Written by icyitscold the 12 Apr 11 at 14:22.

I can't speak to the other solutions since I'm not a bluetooth user but one glaring omission that I know of is that there is no option to turn off bluetooth by default at startup/login.

Every time I boot my laptop, I need to manually switch off bluetooth to save on battery. The bluetooth settings dialog has no options for default behaviour at startup and I've searched many forums and you cant do it without nipping in to the terminal..

I can't speak to the other solutions since I'm not a bluetooth user but one glaring omission that I know of is that there is no option to turn off bluetooth by default at startup/login. Every time I boot my laptop, I need to manually switch off bluetooth to save on battery. The bluetooth settings dialog has no options for default behaviour at startup and I've searched many forums and you cant do it without nipping in to the terminal..

Written by christopherccg the 12 Jun 11 at 20:16.

Blueman is a good option to be implemented as default bluetooth manager.

Blueman is a good option to be implemented as default bluetooth manager.

Written by david4dev the 17 Apr 11 at 14:31.

Rank featured applications higher in this list and make them more likely to show up.

Rank featured applications higher in this list and make them more likely to show up.

Written by david4dev the 17 Apr 11 at 14:32.

Rank highly rated applications higher in this list and make them more likely to show up.

Rank highly rated applications higher in this list and make them more likely to show up.

Written by david4dev the 17 Apr 11 at 15:53.

Rank applications in the Software Centre Recommendations higher in this list and make them more likely to show up.

Rank applications in the Software Centre Recommendations higher in this list and make them more likely to show up.

Written by veko the 16 May 11 at 07:44.

Applications lens should only show installed applications.

All available applications can be downloaded using Software center and/or Synaptic package manager, and that is quite sufficient. In application lens they just cause confusion.

Applications lens should only show installed applications. All available applications can be downloaded using Software center and/or Synaptic package manager, and that is quite sufficient. In application lens they just cause confusion.

Written by Frajata the 8 Mar 11 at 19:03.

in many old monitors is no good view, is better if reduce 30%.

in many old monitors is no good view, is better if reduce 30%.

Written by mystro256 the 9 Mar 11 at 01:43.

Like the panels in gnome, add an easy way to change the bar width/size in unity

Like the panels in gnome, add an easy way to change the bar width/size in unity