Idea #8364: real plug and play

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Written by tester the 11 May 08 at 13:24. Category: Hardware support.
Related to: Nothing/Others. Status: New

Description

this GUI will help the user to run the right application depended on what hardware the user plugged in or open up

this GUI will NOT be depended on if the application is installed or not installed.

for example:
if i plug or open up my scanner, Ubuntu will pop up a window and recommend to my to install and to run specific scanner tool.
but,if i plug or open up my scanner, and the scanner tool is already installed, Ubuntu will only ask my to run the tool.

the same with: mobile phone, PDA...

why is it good:
- i don't need scanner tool if i don't have scanner
- i don't need PDA tool if i don't have PDA
...
- easy way to use hardware
- those application will have a better from support
- better translations
- new level for hardware support

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Comments

Auzy wrote on the 11 May 08 at 14:25

I'm pretty sure I already posted something for this ages ago (or I was definately going to). But searching our own ideas appears to have a bug atm, so I'll have to get back to it when the hangover period is over for most the planet ;)

Primož Papič wrote on the 11 May 08 at 17:08

If I understand correctly this would be similar to installation of drivers for graphic card.
--First time it's detected Ubuntu will say there are now drivers / applications to install.
I'm totally for this, idea. Plus it would be good if this would work with all the hardware not just the hardware that's commonly understood under plug and play term.
Meaning something similar to this should be done for Tv tuners, and Wireless and things alike...
+1

mlapaglia wrote on the 11 May 08 at 17:08

do you mean to say the scanner tool, or other tools for a phone won't come on a default installation? I'm a bit confused, even without a hangover.

madjr wrote on the 12 May 08 at 05:50

this is already being worked on by the HAL developers

cheesehead wrote on the 26 Jul 08 at 19:33

What happens when you're off the network trying to connect to an HP Laserjet 5? Will the system remember what you need and install it next time you're online?

That would be very useful.

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