Contributor zannabianca

Idea:
If you want to "relate" one idea to another, then you can use the idea number as a tag.
Just place the number in the idea of the one that you are wanting to relate to the other.
To make it easy to find any idea that is "related" to any other idea, then using (say - to create a convention) III before the number will denote the idea has a related idea.
e.g.III#126893

A "Group" of ideas can be created by anybody by using (say) GGG before a number and/or name.
e.g. GGG0000001-ideagroup.

You can see this method in use by clicking on the "GGG0000001-ideagroup" tag in the tags section of This idea.
Give it a try - it searches Fast!
(Try right click on the tag and open in new window or tab.)

It is then easy to search for a list of the current ideas groups.


Discussion:
Ideas may be "related" because the are the same topic, but different problems, or same problem but different solutions, or an idea which is discussion/information on the topic but doesn't make conclusion - open for future solution.

This does not require any new function to be built into brainstorm, but yet increase the amount of functionality of the system by expanded use of the functions.

In future, if the Brainstorm system gets a feature that can group "related" ideas/comments/images/reference material links to outside websites/etc , then these tags can be used to automatically back date the data for older ideas , and may be even be used to set up connections with ideas that get made using the new (in future) system.


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I find it annoying when I disagree with the ubuntu developers choice in applications and have to remove evolution, openoffice.org, games, or whatever, but I find it really annoying when I try to remove an application that I find out I have to remove ubuntu-desktop or a bunch of other applications I do want. For example, trying to save time by going to add/remove applications to get rid of evolution, instead of going to Synaptic and not being sure if you're removing a metapackage or dummy package, but that's pointless because you do have to go to Synaptic and remove it and ubuntu-desktop package, so when I want to upgrade to the next release I have to go back to Synaptic first and reinstall ubuntu-desktop. Would it be too much to ask to be able to remove every program in the Add/Remove Applications Program from that program? It is annoying having to go to Synaptic for something that is listed in there. I mean, even Microsoft will let you uninstall Internet Explorer, so why do I have to go through much hassle to uninstall Evolution?

I've been thinking... there is a lot of trouble with mp3, avi, wma, and all those multimedia formats. (I know legal issues) So, why not making EASIER and a smoother transition to free formats like Ogg. Ogg is actually BETTER than mp3.

Its about giving information, making easier things.
Example:

- When user tries to reproduce mp3 file:
offer 2 options, 1) convert to Ogg format and talk about advantages of this format, 2) download proprietary codecs

- Every media player should ask this to the user on first run and convert it too if needed.

This could be a solution with all the trouble with proprietary media files.

FEEL FREE TO SUGGEST ANY OTHER WAY TO GET TO THE SAME OBJECTIVE, USE FREE FORMATS.

In lot of comments on the web about linux I found this comments :"Try to spend sime time learning Linux/debian/ubuntu basics". This is true , there always to learn, and if I forget I google and I found the exacly sintax of a command or a read a guide.
The assistance, and the learn of linux is another point of difficulty in Ubuntu.
If I have a problem with the configuration of windows I go to the near computer shop and I give the computer in assistance. If I have a problem on ubuntu :
1) I search in all post on the ubuntu forum ;
2) I search in google;
3) I post in the ubuntu forum
But not all the time I find the solution.
Ubuntu is probably a better OS, but have less assistance than Windows and Apple.
With ubuntu shop, you can buy a computer with ubuntu preinstalled, you can have assistance if you have some problem and you can buy hw that works with ubuntu.

When I want to close the session i push on symbol of close session.
In alternative I could click on CTRL+ALT+DEL and I can choose of shut down the computer or make a stand by and others options.
This is a system object and I can't simply modify it.
So I ask you to
1) add the task manager to this command;
2) alternatively the ability to change the option in that menù.
I Know that the windows users like CTRL+ALT+DEL TO block the computer or to call the task manager.As windows user I find extremely comfortable have with CTRL+ALT+DEL the task manager with the other option of shut down/disconect/stand by/block diplay of the computer.
This is a very little enhacement appreciate by all the swithcers from windows.

In my view both project user interfaces have similar goals: provide a beautiful looking, fast, easy navigable interface to a subset of media / communications related fullscreen applications. The other demands (fast starting / suspend-resume, lightweight, etc) are pretty much the same as well.

Common apps:
- Media Player (audio, movies, etc... Both being played on Mobile and HTPC devices)
- TV player (DVB-T for mobile, other standards for TV?)
- Phone client (SIP for both, GSM/CDMA/UMTS/etc for phone)
- Mail client (same on both)
- News reader
- Web browser

Since the Ubuntu Mobile project is currently ahead in development pace and gaining support fast it would make sense to use that platform. The HTPC projects can then just concentrate on getting their apps integrated in Mobile, instead of building both the GUI and the apps. Ubuntu mobile would benefit from the larger amount of well integrated multimedia applications and HTPC would benefit from a fast, lightweight and uptodate platform.

Installing a software by double clicking on a .deb is now really simple thanks to gdebi. But a a software installed by this method will not be able to auto update. So I propose that a .deb will be able to propose to the user to add a repository in order to stay up to date.

Red Hat Graphical Boot provides a clean and simple interface to the boot process

It's more than just a splash screen. It's real.
It shows a real progress bar.
It also allows you to maximize a window that displays the boot log.
It actually opens it automatically if there is a failure.
The reason why it's pretty is because it is running XOrg.
It's a special Xorg just for it which is turned off after a successful boot.

Take a look at:
http://ubuntuforums.org/g/images/430615/1_rhgb.png

Right now we have three package managers: gnome-app-install, Synaptic, and the .deb installer.

Why can't these be one application?

give gnome-app-install a backend to handle .deb files, or give it an administrative mode where it has all the power tools that synaptic has. Start somewhere. But end with one spot to manage every application installed on my system, no matter how it got there.

As a side note, another idea was automated install of tarballs. I know this will never be a perfect system because not all tarballs use the generic install method. But maybe push for some way to seperate and deal with those who do use the generic method.

There should be absolutely no reason for anyone to say that its easier to install, manage, and update apps on any other platform than Linux!

Some system, it has not a usb boot from bios.
Add in grub a function to boot usb drive to resolve this problem

In Firefox, it isn't possible to copy images. In the Windows version, you can right click on an image, select copy, and then paste it into your OpenOffice document. On Ubuntu, you have to save the image somewhere, and then import it into your OpenOffice document. I'm not sure if this is just Ubuntu, or the whole GNU/Linux version of Firefox. I do know, though, that it is possible in Konqueror!

I think keyboard and mouse become obsolete. Ubuntu should be prepared for pc with only touch-screen monitors and camera-monitors.

1. Voice-Input: For letters, Words and Text it is convinient to input by speech rather than input by keyboard. So Texteditor, OpenOffice, Websites, etc. should make it possible to enter text by speech.

2. Soon Apple will sell Monitors with Cameras within the screen (http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1& u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220060007222%22.PGNR.&OS=DN /20060007222&RS=DN/20060007222)
The Monitor will sent Cam-Information to Ubuntu and Ubuntu can use it for Instant Messengers, Snapshots, Videorecording, etc. .
But there is also the posibilty to emulate a touchscreen by the camera (without touch-sensitive surface): Ubuntu or any programm could calculate distance and postion of an object (finger, pen, etc.) on the surface. Users schould be able to enable or disable this feature in the Monitor-Manager.

3. Even now there are Monitors available with USB-Input. In future pc (home or business) will use many Touchscreen-Monitors instead of one. Prepare Ubuntu to manager multiple monitors.

4. Without mouse a cursor become unnecassery. The mouse cursor should only be shown in case a mouse is attached!

It's very annoying to try to find the binary file in Firefox/Mozilla's "Download" -> "Open With" -> "Other...(Select Application)" dialog. When you're compiling Mozilla for X11, shouldn't they detect the menu system?

People around the globe that are using/concidering using Ubuntu are afraid that some of their hardware won't work for them. And some are frustrated to buy additional add-on cards to work around unsupportad onboard chips. All this could be avoided with a lookup in an ubuntu Hardware Database Website.

Some problematic hardware can be used with more or less work if helping information is available together with the hardware compatabillity data.

The hardware database can be found at http://hwdb.ubuntu.com/

From idea #47: The data should then be available in a format that is simple for users to browse on-line when considering new hardware.

More support for more wireless chipsets out of the box and "Windows style" ease of set up.

I have spent may a day trying to configure wireless cards on Ubuntu, often without much luck!

Please also deliver more support for what they are both wireless PCI cards and USB, as it is currently very low base of drivers for such devices

As a user I want to be able to listen to audio or watch videos with the least amount of setup. I would like to have a single interface (Codec Manager) that lists all of the most common audio and video formats and shows me if I am missing the necessary codec for playback.

Use Case: Enable MP3 playback.
Precondition: MP3s are not currently playable.
1. User logs into the system.
2. User opens the Codec Manager.
3. System displays a list of common audio/video formats.
4. User selects MP3s.
5. System displays some info about MP3s.
6. System displays a list of available codecs.
7. User selects a codec and clicks Apply.
8. System downloads and installs the selected codec.
9. System informs the user when completed.

Other possible features:
- Display a list of audio/video types that are missing codecs.
- An auto-setup function, that grabs the recommended codec for all formats.

Audio and Video formats that should be supported:

Audio:
- MP3
- OGG
- AAC
- FLAC
- Real Audio

Video:
- MP4

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Ubuntu's bootloader is a stark black and white screen, filled with confusing options. It gives newbies a moment of indecision, as they try to figure out if they are supposed to choose something, and wonder why there are three or four Ubuntus listed. Then the timer finishes counting down (starting from 10), and the newb begins to feel like he's getting in over his head as his PC boots into Ubuntu.

Too much information up front, stark text-only display, painfully long countdown timer. What would be the alternative? Well, when a Fedora PC is booted up, the first thing the user sees is a graphical splash screen, and "Booting into Fedora (kernel version) in 4 seconds ... " The user can press a key to interrupt and select from kernel versions or alternative operating systems, or just let it boot into Fedora.

Can't we create our own attractive bootloader? Or, failing that, copy-and-paste Fedora's?

I guess everybody has experienced the rather long boot up times in Ubuntu (particularly with laptops). I know they are already working on it, but the change from feisty to gutsy was a pain in the ass in terms of boot up speed.
A default WinXP installation beats Ubuntu's boot up time by far!! That shouldn't be allowed fellas!!

I therefore propose to the development team (both Ubuntu and by extension Gnome)to work on the improvement of boot up times in Ubuntu systems.

First of all: What is the difference between Preferences and Administration? For example: why do I see 'Encryption and Keyrings' in Preferences and 'Keyring Manager' in Administration? What is the difference between 'Default Printer' and 'Printing'? Why do I have to disable the Tracker under Sessions and not under Search and Indexing? And why are these menu's so large? I have 24 items in Preferences (they don't even fit on my screen!) and 18 items in Administration. To put all this stuff in a popup menu is bad interface design imho. Besides, the number of option should be much smaller. A few suggestions:

- Merge 'Screensaver', 'Screen Resolution' and 'Screens and Graphics'.
- Merge 'Network', 'Network Proxy' and 'Network Tools'.
- Merge 'Update Manager, Synaptic Package Manager, Software Sources'.
- Merge 'Encryption and Keyrings', 'Authorizations', 'Keyring Manager'.


Below are all settings I can visit via the System menu. This is just way too much.


-- Preferences --
Universal Access
About Me
Appearance
Bluetooth
Default Printer
Encryption and Keyrings
Keyboard
Keyboard Shortcuts
Main Menu
Mouse
Network Proxy
PalmOS Devices (I don't have one)
Power Management

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At the moment it's possible to manage traditional wired and WiFi connections using Network Manager. To connect via a modem, a 3G/GPRS card, over bluetooth to a cell phone or via USB to another device requires that the user installs extra packages, and does a fair amount of configuration that isn't found in Network Manager.

A single unified tool should be provided which allows the user to connect to a network (or internet) via any supported method. It would also be useful to provide an extension to this tool to manage firewall rules and network connection sharing.