Written by nhandler the 27 Jan 10 at 23:27.

Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

<img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/mockup-configurate-ubuntu-programms.png"> Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

Written by Int_ua the 28 Jan 10 at 00:28.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Written by vvfrn2 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:07.

not advanced option

not advanced option

Written by alms66 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:29.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

Written by krs the 28 Jan 10 at 09:22.

For base Installation.
Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

For base Installation. Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

Written by guigui14100 the 28 Jan 10 at 23:22.

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning)
Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning) Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Written by Zorba the 3 Feb 10 at 09:39.

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:42.

Add more to information box stuff like:

license
programs homepage
hard drive space needed
homepage

Add more to information box stuff like: license programs homepage hard drive space needed homepage

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:56.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Written by alexander255 the 5 Feb 10 at 00:17.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Written by ergbigred the 8 Feb 10 at 22:11.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

Written by justintime03_2 the 9 Feb 10 at 02:13.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

Written by diegusohpus the 11 Feb 10 at 11:49.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

Written by Goury the 12 Feb 10 at 10:54.

there is no problems to include this one to DVD
also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type
there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions

also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

there is no problems to include this one to DVD also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

Written by ing.gonzo the 13 Feb 10 at 00:47.

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Written by Goury the 13 Feb 10 at 08:17.

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough)
many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too

a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting
and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough) many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

Written by taufiksu the 14 Feb 10 at 12:09.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

Written by pkslot the 16 Feb 10 at 15:46.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Written by magallucas the 16 Feb 10 at 20:53.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc..

Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications.

In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc.. Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications. In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Written by tommis the 18 Feb 10 at 19:05.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Written by pererik87 the 20 Feb 10 at 06:35.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b).

At least the coding should be easy.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b). At least the coding should be easy.

Written by Niels_ the 22 Feb 10 at 16:29.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes.
So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes. So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Written by dreamr the 23 Feb 10 at 12:16.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

Written by pazuzuthewise the 3 Apr 10 at 02:55.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions.
I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions. I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

Written by rugbeeprop the 4 May 10 at 04:03.

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?"

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?" https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

Written by thipv the 9 May 10 at 23:12.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions.
This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions. This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

Written by JasLicno the 12 May 10 at 23:26.

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple:
Configure programs during installation:
1. button - ubuntu suggested
2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs
+ (because is impossible to have that big source of programs)

after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple: Configure programs during installation: 1. button - ubuntu suggested 2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs + (because is impossible to have that big source of programs) after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

Written by switchgirl the 30 Jun 10 at 21:21.

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

Written by mackuz the 17 May 11 at 06:55.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode.

It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode. It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

Written by gazilla the 24 Apr 10 at 12:40.

On the detail screen for each package (accessed via the "More info" button) add the download size and installed size. This could be placed under the current data on "License:" and "Version:", and in the same greyed-out style.

On the detail screen for each package (accessed via the "More info" button) add the download size and installed size. This could be placed under the current data on "License:" and "Version:", and in the same greyed-out style.

Written by gazilla the 24 Apr 10 at 12:45.

As well as the sizes for just the listed package, also compute and display the size of dependancies which must also be installed with the package. If the values are both zero then omit the dependancies section.

As well as the sizes for just the listed package, also compute and display the size of dependancies which must also be installed with the package. If the values are both zero then omit the dependancies section.

Written by m_gol the 20 Apr 10 at 02:32.

The unified preferences windows should allow:
1) to enable/disable screensaver (+ choose one if enabled)
2a) if disabled, to set the time after the screen goes blank
2b) if enabled, to set 2 time periods:
- 2b.1) time after a screensaver shows up
- 2b.2) time after a screensaver disappears and the screen goes blank

In this way all settings would correspond with one another and there would be no "why it goes blank after minutes if I set the blanking time to 10 min?" effect.

The unified preferences windows should allow: 1) to enable/disable screensaver (+ choose one if enabled) 2a) if disabled, to set the time after the screen goes blank 2b) if enabled, to set 2 time periods: - 2b.1) time after a screensaver shows up - 2b.2) time after a screensaver disappears and the screen goes blank In this way all settings would correspond with one another and there would be no "why it goes blank after minutes if I set the blanking time to 10 min?" effect.

Written by Akerbos the 26 Apr 10 at 06:29.

Remove options connected to power management from screensaver management.

Remove options connected to power management from screensaver management.

Written by VirusCollector the 11 May 10 at 13:03.

To keep things homogenous across the two panes, the controls could be divided into a section at the bottom, and the same, reducing confusion. The two sections will then be linked together in the user's mind. Of course, what's done to one should be mirrored in the other.

To keep things homogenous across the two panes, the controls could be divided into a section at the bottom, and the same, reducing confusion. The two sections will then be linked together in the user's mind. Of course, what's done to one should be mirrored in the other.

Written by Need4Speed the 26 May 10 at 14:28.

If the default screen saver was set to something simple, say an icon or a login prompt, users would realize that it's the screen saver and not power management blanking the screen

If the default screen saver was set to something simple, say an icon or a login prompt, users would realize that it's the screen saver and not power management blanking the screen

Written by wackyanimation the 22 Apr 10 at 01:37.

If there were a tab within the ubuntu software center, it would make it much easier to install new applets. Secondly, it would increase the interest in developing new applets for the GNOME Panel. It would also raise awareness of applets existence and the customization ability it gives.

If there were a tab within the ubuntu software center, it would make it much easier to install new applets. Secondly, it would increase the interest in developing new applets for the GNOME Panel. It would also raise awareness of applets existence and the customization ability it gives.

Written by wackyanimation the 22 Apr 10 at 01:41.

Add a button to the menu linking to the GNOME applet download section that allows you to add applets to the panel http://www.gnomefiles.org/subcategory.php?sub_cat_id=154

This would make it more accessible, however there would still be a lack of a universal system for ease of install.

Add a button to the menu linking to the GNOME applet download section that allows you to add applets to the panel http://www.gnomefiles.org/subcategory.php?sub_cat_id=154 This would make it more accessible, however there would still be a lack of a universal system for ease of install.

Written by spaik the 8 May 10 at 21:00.

it should have a Get More Applets when you try to add to panel, but it should take you to the software center.

it should have a Get More Applets when you try to add to panel, but it should take you to the software center.

Written by connel the 29 Apr 10 at 21:32.

I think that is would be great if the user could:
- Change Ubuntu's "master" volume
- Change the volume of individual applications
- Open their music player
- Skip and pause tracks
- View currently playing song with album art

I also think the applet should support both Rhythmbox and Banshee as they are the two most popular players.

I think that is would be great if the user could: - Change Ubuntu's "master" volume - Change the volume of individual applications - Open their music player - Skip and pause tracks - View currently playing song with album art I also think the applet should support both Rhythmbox and Banshee as they are the two most popular players. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/connehooley/4563555709/" title="My Sound Menu Mock-Up by connel hooley, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/4563555709_52ea112f5a_o.png" width="412" height="456" alt="My Sound Menu Mock-Up" /></a>

Written by liquidmeson the 30 Apr 10 at 17:38.

-Slight Hover over delay also shows box.
-Dynamic volume icon, click to mute sound
-Mixer/settings icon
Opens mixer like 7 however has tabs on top for other sound settings, or could instead show mini mixer like solution #1 with sound preferences option?

-Album Artwork: click to play/pause
Upon mouse hover over Back/rewind,Next/fastforward icons appear

-Box won't close until you click or hover outside, allowing you to click next track multiple times.

-Click song info to open music player

-Slight Hover over delay also shows box. -Dynamic volume icon, click to mute sound -Mixer/settings icon Opens mixer like 7 however has tabs on top for other sound settings, or could instead show mini mixer like solution #1 with sound preferences option? -Album Artwork: click to play/pause Upon mouse hover over Back/rewind,Next/fastforward icons appear -Box won't close until you click or hover outside, allowing you to click next track multiple times. -Click song info to open music player <img src="http://meson.us/community/SoundMenu.png"/>

Written by connel the 30 Apr 10 at 22:11.

I've tried to make it a bit cleaner by taking out the "bloat" - opinions?

EDIT - looking back at this design I would probably make the sound menu wider so you can see more of the song artist and album, but you get the idea with this design :)



EDIT - Hovering over icon in sound options menu displays *tool tip* displaying window title

I've tried to make it a bit cleaner by taking out the "bloat" - opinions? EDIT - looking back at this design I would probably make the sound menu wider so you can see more of the song artist and album, but you get the idea with this design :) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/connehooley/4566127143/" title="My Sound Menu Mock-Up V2 by connel hooley, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/4566127143_ab9a651d43.jpg" width="500" height="410" alt="My Sound Menu Mock-Up V2" /></a> EDIT - Hovering over icon in sound options menu displays *tool tip* displaying window title

Written by nickleboyblue the 1 May 10 at 22:40.

Put an "Advanced" option in there as well, which would open the "Sound Preferences" window.

Put an "Advanced" option in there as well, which would open the "Sound Preferences" window.

Written by Akerbos the 2 May 10 at 13:25.

Instead of pumping more information and settings in there, keep it to a minimum and develop sophisticated configuration applications .

Instead of pumping more information and settings in there, keep it to a minimum and develop sophisticated configuration applications .

Written by TuringTest the 5 May 10 at 00:23.

This solution allows setting individual applications volume without requiring one slider per application.

It provides a quick way to give sound priority to an application (for example an incoming call) and muting the rest or dimming their volume into the background.



You can click on an application to give it a sound boost (the giant icon) to max volume using the current slider level, and all others get half volume or remain muted. Click a second time to mute the focused application.

This solution allows setting individual applications volume without requiring one slider per application. It provides a quick way to give sound priority to an application (for example an incoming call) and muting the rest or dimming their volume into the background. <img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs539.ash1/31559_118966381458629_100000358029163_192281_91028_n.jpg"> You can click on an application to give it a sound boost (the giant icon) to max volume using the current slider level, and all others get half volume or remain muted. Click a second time to mute the focused application.

Written by peepingtom the 5 May 10 at 22:13.

https://launchpad.net/earcandy
It has the right idea, profiles!

https://launchpad.net/earcandy It has the right idea, profiles!

Written by TwistedLincoln the 5 May 10 at 22:33.

The extra controls fo the sound menu from the 1st mockup are great. But apps should be free to minimuze to the system tray, not be forced to put themselves into a menu somewhere. Removing the notificaiton area / system tray will break many existing apps, and add no useful additonal functionality.

The extra controls fo the sound menu from the 1st mockup are great. But apps should be free to minimuze to the system tray, not be forced to put themselves into a menu somewhere. Removing the notificaiton area / system tray will break many existing apps, and add no useful additonal functionality.

Written by Denwerko the 6 May 10 at 15:20.

Why not provide more versions of sound applet, user can choose if he wants. Some people like it simple, some not.

Why not provide more versions of sound applet, user can choose if he wants. Some people like it simple, some not.

Written by NachE the 8 May 10 at 20:31.

Maybe you are looking for this http://code.google.com/p/gnome-pulse-applet/wiki/Screenshots

Maybe you are looking for this http://code.google.com/p/gnome-pulse-applet/wiki/Screenshots

Written by ian.halpern the 10 May 10 at 15:32.

You should be able to quickly switch between sound cards in the sound menu as well.

I have usb headphone/microphone headset and it is frustrating, 1) that once plugged in it doesn't automatically switch to it or a switching option doesn't pop up anywhere, and 2) that it takes me 5 or so clicks to switch. My sister has the same problem with her usb speakers and is not as tech savvy as I am which increases the problem. It would be nice if it popped up in the sound menu where you could quickly switch the inputs and outputs (or combine outputs, for instance, combine computer and usb speakers instead of choosing one or the other).

This combined with solution 1, 2, or 3 would be fantastic.

You should be able to quickly switch between sound cards in the sound menu as well. I have usb headphone/microphone headset and it is frustrating, 1) that once plugged in it doesn't automatically switch to it or a switching option doesn't pop up anywhere, and 2) that it takes me 5 or so clicks to switch. My sister has the same problem with her usb speakers and is not as tech savvy as I am which increases the problem. It would be nice if it popped up in the sound menu where you could quickly switch the inputs and outputs (or combine outputs, for instance, combine computer and usb speakers instead of choosing one or the other). This combined with solution 1, 2, or 3 would be fantastic.

Written by elypter the 28 May 10 at 19:30.

http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/24146/
my suggestion: #11 as part of another solution with an advanced-mode switch turned on.

http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/24146/ my suggestion: #11 as part of another solution with an advanced-mode switch turned on.

Written by fracting the 26 Apr 10 at 01:35.

First of all,we have to run an analysis-server in order to collect the connection speed data between Ubuntu Desktops and repository-servers from amounts of UserIP-ServerIP couples.

Continue,all the Ubuntu Desktop machines should automatically run a random test backgroud when the network using on the user's computer is in idleness.
Ubuntu Software Centers scan serveral servers randomly,then submit the result data including [UserIP,ServerIP,ConnectionSpeed] to the analysis-server.

After that,when someone run "Select Best Server",Ubuntu Software Center will connect to the analysis-server,then the analysis-server will return the fastest repository-server address according to the user's IP address and the previous statistic data.

How does the analysis-server work ? This is based on the following conjecture:
Different IP addresses in the similar network segment has the same connection speed.
For example,according to www.whatismyip.com ,the IP address 121.33.180.2 is in GuangZhou China, it's ISP is CHINANET GUANGDONG PROVINCE NETWORK, and so is 121.33.200.220 .Then we can conject that 121.33.190.163 is also in GuangZhou China and is also provided by CHINANET GUANGDONG PROVINCE NETWORK , because it is in the network segment which is between 121.33.180.2 and 121.33.190.163 .(In fact this my current IP address.) For this reason ,we can determine the fastest repository-server for almost all IP addresses by collecting and analysising just only a few IP addresses.

First of all,we have to run an analysis-server in order to collect the connection speed data between Ubuntu Desktops and repository-servers from amounts of UserIP-ServerIP couples. Continue,all the Ubuntu Desktop machines should automatically run a random test backgroud when the network using on the user's computer is in idleness. Ubuntu Software Centers scan serveral servers randomly,then submit the result data including [UserIP,ServerIP,ConnectionSpeed] to the analysis-server. After that,when someone run "Select Best Server",Ubuntu Software Center will connect to the analysis-server,then the analysis-server will return the fastest repository-server address according to the user's IP address and the previous statistic data. How does the analysis-server work ? This is based on the following conjecture: Different IP addresses in the similar network segment has the same connection speed. For example,according to www.whatismyip.com ,the IP address 121.33.180.2 is in GuangZhou China, it's ISP is CHINANET GUANGDONG PROVINCE NETWORK, and so is 121.33.200.220 .Then we can conject that 121.33.190.163 is also in GuangZhou China and is also provided by CHINANET GUANGDONG PROVINCE NETWORK , because it is in the network segment which is between 121.33.180.2 and 121.33.190.163 .(In fact this my current IP address.) For this reason ,we can determine the fastest repository-server for almost all IP addresses by collecting and analysising just only a few IP addresses.

Written by Akerbos the 26 Apr 10 at 06:49.

The analysis might be useless overhead of only some MB have to be downloaded.

The analysis might be useless overhead of only some MB have to be downloaded.

Written by Tom6 the 30 Apr 10 at 18:13.

A single click should just scan the top 3 identified so far. A double-click or the second click should offer
1. Top 10
2. Scan all

So Top3 & Top10 changes according to which have been found to be fastest previously. Logs could keep values of top20 & the test is only done by using this button by default.

When downloading 8.10, 9.04 and 9.10 i found the fastest servers were a long way off. In my country people all started downloading at approximately the same times but the Czech site was hardly being used (it had been swamped earlier)

A single click should just scan the top 3 identified so far. A double-click or the second click should offer 1. Top 10 2. Scan all So Top3 & Top10 changes according to which have been found to be fastest previously. Logs could keep values of top20 & the test is only done by using this button by default. When downloading 8.10, 9.04 and 9.10 i found the fastest servers were a long way off. In my country people all started downloading at approximately the same times but the Czech site was hardly being used (it had been swamped earlier)

Written by zergling78 the 8 May 10 at 13:55.

Now "select best server" scan all servers and return the fastest one. But most of time people choose the server in their countries, sometimes in countries near by.

My idea is when a use select a country from the left country list, add an "Select best server in XXX" button above "Select best server" button. Then the use can click it to only scan the server in that country.

Now "select best server" scan all servers and return the fastest one. But most of time people choose the server in their countries, sometimes in countries near by. My idea is when a use select a country from the left country list, add an "Select best server in XXX" button above "Select best server" button. Then the use can click it to only scan the server in that country.

Written by thom the 14 May 10 at 23:59.

Read this:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1131855&page=2

In some contries, a server on another continent may well be a better choice.

Read this: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1131855&page=2 In some contries, a server on another continent may well be a better choice.