Written by martinbrook the 19 Mar 10 at 11:23.

A simple message such as 'Moving 342 files from /home/martin to /media/disk completed successfully' would suffice.

Sample:

A simple message such as 'Moving 342 files from /home/martin to /media/disk completed successfully' would suffice. Sample: <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/288479/ubuntubrainstorm/file_operation_notification_popup.jpg" />

Written by Ssdg the 20 Mar 10 at 12:56.

All in the title.

All in the title.

Written by Dataphile the 21 Mar 10 at 18:36.

As the submitter noted, putting things in the background is the issue here, as their status updates aren't apparent. If the file operation window is focused, then it doesn't make sense to notify the user, so I believe Solution #1 is overkill.

Adding a new setting to customize the time interval (Solution #2) also seems like overkill from this perspective.

So, I'm wondering, why not just fire up the libnotify popup when the file transfer completes and the file operation window is not focused, as that indicates the user has focused on other priorities?

As the submitter noted, putting things in the background is the issue here, as their status updates aren't apparent. If the file operation window is focused, then it doesn't make sense to notify the user, so I believe Solution #1 is overkill. Adding a new setting to customize the time interval (Solution #2) also seems like overkill from this perspective. So, I'm wondering, why not just fire up the libnotify popup when the file transfer completes and the file operation window is not focused, as that indicates the user has focused on other priorities?

Written by martinbrook the 30 Mar 10 at 14:08.

As in the image below. The checkbox would be unchecked by default.

As in the image below. The checkbox would be unchecked by default. <img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/288479/ubuntubrainstorm/file_operation_notification.jpg" />

Written by martinbrook the 30 Mar 10 at 14:16.

Have a single checkbox at the bottom of the File Operations window saying "Notify me when all file operations are complete".

Have a single checkbox at the bottom of the File Operations window saying "Notify me when all file operations are complete".

Written by Penguin Guy the 31 Mar 10 at 19:00.

Create a daemon that will manage processes. Add support for not only copying files, but also things like downloading and installing files.

Create a daemon that will manage processes. Add support for not only copying files, but also things like downloading and installing files. <img src="http://www.fishclan.net/matyy/ftd.png">

Written by Snow Keld the 5 Apr 10 at 05:27.

both solutions, #1, and #4, are great, but i often miss the libnotify bubbles.

i think that it should be set to always announce with libnotify, but also have the check box and raise/prioritize what window when its finished instead of closing it auto.

which means on a file transfer, if you do not click the box then when the transfer completes it will be sent to libnotify and the window will close (and the bubble will pop up for a moment)

when you click the check box and the transfer finishes the libnotify bubbly will still pop up for a moment, but the transfer window will stay open and be raised to the top saying your transfer is done, in this way you'll be notified for sure.

both solutions, #1, and #4, are great, but i often miss the libnotify bubbles. i think that it should be set to always announce with libnotify, but also have the check box and raise/prioritize what window when its finished instead of closing it auto. which means on a file transfer, if you do not click the box then when the transfer completes it will be sent to libnotify and the window will close (and the bubble will pop up for a moment) when you click the check box and the transfer finishes the libnotify bubbly will still pop up for a moment, but the transfer window will stay open and be raised to the top saying your transfer is done, in this way you'll be notified for sure.

Written by man0riaX the 6 Apr 10 at 16:20.

Create a simple and easy-to-use configuration dialogue to configure in what situations a popup should appear, e.g.:

Notification when
- single file operation done (yes/no)
- all file operations done (yes/no)
- file operation gave an error message (yes/no)
[you can extend this list on your wishes]
e.g.
- Firefox download complete (yes/no) [deactivate the built-in firefox notification then]

You can also extend this and disable the default-notifications, such as
- Rhythmbox notification (yes/no)
- Empathy notification (yes/no)

Also, to come back to that file-operation-notification, in that control panel you can decide what exactly a "large file operation" is; means you can tell the system that you want to see a notification if the file(s) is/are larger than 10GB (let the user decide about a value here), but not to show a notification if the file(s) is/are smaller, for example.

Create a simple and easy-to-use configuration dialogue to configure in what situations a popup should appear, e.g.: Notification when - single file operation done (yes/no) - all file operations done (yes/no) - file operation gave an error message (yes/no) [you can extend this list on your wishes] e.g. - Firefox download complete (yes/no) [deactivate the built-in firefox notification then] You can also extend this and disable the default-notifications, such as - Rhythmbox notification (yes/no) - Empathy notification (yes/no) Also, to come back to that file-operation-notification, in that control panel you can decide what exactly a "large file operation" is; means you can tell the system that you want to see a notification if the file(s) is/are larger than 10GB (let the user decide about a value here), but not to show a notification if the file(s) is/are smaller, for example.

Written by SuNk8 the 6 Apr 10 at 19:44.

This solution's very similar to the alarm/timer applet on a panel.
Also we could have a warning sound for the same.

This solution's very similar to the alarm/timer applet on a panel. Also we could have a warning sound for the same.

Written by Goury the 14 Apr 10 at 08:05.

coz not only mac have good ui
mergin progressbar with button background is perfect idea

coz not only mac have good ui mergin progressbar with button background is perfect idea

Written by spocky the 28 Apr 10 at 19:05.

I think the current move of Ubuntu to use Indicators to interact to different typ of applications like MessagingMenu would perfectly fit to an appIndicator for FileTransfers and Downloads

I think the current move of Ubuntu to use Indicators to interact to different typ of applications like MessagingMenu would perfectly fit to an appIndicator for FileTransfers and Downloads

Written by JeongtaeRoh the 26 Mar 10 at 18:55.

As I said, that's it.

As I said, that's it.

Written by denis.k the 27 Dec 09 at 01:36.

Information from 'About Me' will be shown at the bottom of the login screen (beside the accessibility options, session options (restart/shutdown), etc) and probably will scroll due to the amount of info.

The info can probably start with About: or Contact Info: so that other users will understand that it is the owners info and not info about the operating system, or support, etc.

Or instead of scrolling, a button can be shown and a dialog will popup showing all the info, which would make it easier to make note of the owners info to contact them.

By not letting the user login, if a password exists, this is a secure and easy way for others to gain access to contact information.

Furthermore, the 'About Me' info will be asked for during installation of Ubuntu, or at the first boot up/login of the initially created user, and will be explained to where the info will show up, and why.

Information from 'About Me' will be shown at the bottom of the login screen (beside the accessibility options, session options (restart/shutdown), etc) and probably will scroll due to the amount of info. The info can probably start with About: or Contact Info: so that other users will understand that it is the owners info and not info about the operating system, or support, etc. Or instead of scrolling, a button can be shown and a dialog will popup showing all the info, which would make it easier to make note of the owners info to contact them. By not letting the user login, if a password exists, this is a secure and easy way for others to gain access to contact information. Furthermore, the 'About Me' info will be asked for during installation of Ubuntu, or at the first boot up/login of the initially created user, and will be explained to where the info will show up, and why.

Written by Darwin Survivor the 28 Dec 09 at 00:10.

The best, most secure, easiest and most trustworty way to ensure that you get your hardware back is to physically put your contact information ON the hardware.

A sticker on the inside (above/below keyboard) or on the back (where it doesn't cause irritation to your hands) is a very low-tech and extremely reliable way to inform the finder who's laptop it is.

No software will help you if they battery dies :P

The best, most secure, easiest and most trustworty way to ensure that you get your hardware back is to physically put your contact information ON the hardware. A sticker on the inside (above/below keyboard) or on the back (where it doesn't cause irritation to your hands) is a very low-tech and extremely reliable way to inform the finder who's laptop it is. No software will help you if they battery dies :P

Written by DrG the 28 Dec 09 at 07:59.

A.Send an eMail - if the laptop is able to connect to the internet and on any autologin or incorrect password entry - Send an email

The contents of the eMail.
1. Time
2. IP address - Will be in header -Location identification ( Can be used also for remote administration )
3. Hardware IDs - of connected devices
As attachment
4 .Mic Input - (optional)
5 . Web Cam Input -

All these should be configurable.

A.Send an eMail - if the laptop is able to connect to the internet and on any autologin or incorrect password entry - Send an email The contents of the eMail. 1. Time 2. IP address - Will be in header -Location identification ( Can be used also for remote administration ) 3. Hardware IDs - of connected devices As attachment 4 .Mic Input - (optional) 5 . Web Cam Input - All these should be configurable.

Written by DrG the 28 Dec 09 at 08:05.

Allow user to set a lock (password ), which will -
1.Prevent resetting the password through the LIVE CD
2.Disable Booting from removable media .- Requires BIOS support
3.Disable auto login
4.Enable emergency data encryption , if configured

+ solution 1 & 3

Allow user to set a lock (password ), which will - 1.Prevent resetting the password through the LIVE CD 2.Disable Booting from removable media .- Requires BIOS support 3.Disable auto login 4.Enable emergency data encryption , if configured + solution 1 & 3

Written by DrG the 28 Dec 09 at 08:13.

If password entered x ( predefined ) times is wrong or similar actions -

Automatically activate wifi / Bluetooth / GPS or similar to send a predefined rescue messages ( can contain Owner information ) to nearby devices .

If password entered x ( predefined ) times is wrong or similar actions - Automatically activate wifi / Bluetooth / GPS or similar to send a predefined rescue messages ( can contain Owner information ) to nearby devices .

Written by Lachu the 3 Jan 10 at 09:52.

Allow users to register laptops onto special lost & found service. On login screen shows only contact to Canonical's lost & found service(with special number).

Allow users to register laptops onto special lost & found service. On login screen shows only contact to Canonical's lost & found service(with special number).