Written by Allards the 20 May 12 at 17:50.

Test usability with a wide audience (seniors,random people, Windows / Mac user from all walks of life) Make it independent from development.

Test usability with a wide audience (seniors,random people, Windows / Mac user from all walks of life) Make it independent from development.

Written by IanWatters the 20 May 12 at 17:39.

What I should have been able to do: download an up to date ISO with all packages no older than 24 hours old.

Proposal: in addition to the standard ISOs, one which includes the updates to the included packages is built (automatically?) at least once each day. Users will then be able to download it and be reasonably sure that it will be up to date as downloaded and they will not need to download another few hundred megabytes of updates immediately after installation.

Because these ISOs will not have the amount of testing that the standard release ISOs have, they may fail in some way. But people should have the choice between going for the thoroughly tested but known to be out of date (and sometimes known to contain versions of packages with security issues) official release ISO and a less tested but (almost) up to date one.

As a side effect, it will also lessen the bandwidth requirements on the Ubuntu servers and their mirrors: 700 < 700+150.

What I should have been able to do: download an up to date ISO with all packages no older than 24 hours old. Proposal: in addition to the standard ISOs, one which includes the updates to the included packages is built (automatically?) at least once each day. Users will then be able to download it and be reasonably sure that it will be up to date as downloaded and they will not need to download another few hundred megabytes of updates immediately after installation. Because these ISOs will not have the amount of testing that the standard release ISOs have, they may fail in some way. But people should have the choice between going for the thoroughly tested but known to be out of date (and sometimes known to contain versions of packages with security issues) official release ISO and a less tested but (almost) up to date one. As a side effect, it will also lessen the bandwidth requirements on the Ubuntu servers and their mirrors: 700 < 700+150.

Written by NomadDemon the 17 Apr 12 at 12:29.

preloading using ramdisk with userfrieldly wizard, for every user on system
http://i.imgur.com/uKEvn.png

preloading using ramdisk with userfrieldly wizard, for every user on system http://i.imgur.com/uKEvn.png

Written by MighMoS the 28 Feb 08 at 16:35.

Ubuntu should provide a repository for up to date games for games that will always need the latest version to play online.

Ubuntu should provide a repository for up to date games for games that will always need the latest version to play online.

Written by Clorox the 21 Jun 09 at 02:46.

Playdeb is a .deb repository of games for Ubuntu. It has some good games and stays up-to-date.

Site: http://www.playdeb.net/

Playdeb is a .deb repository of games for Ubuntu. It has some good games and stays up-to-date. Site: http://www.playdeb.net/

Written by ChrisB the 18 Apr 10 at 15:32.

The backports repository is official and contains up to date software. For more info see here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBackports

The backports repository is official and contains up to date software. For more info see here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBackports

Written by Marchombre the 6 Mar 08 at 15:40.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #3549 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #3549 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by idude.aldunate the 6 May 12 at 20:07.

Integrate Lenses section at the Ubuntu Software Center and customization in the Settings section.

Integrate Lenses section at the Ubuntu Software Center and customization in the Settings section.

Written by simpleperopogi the 13 May 12 at 14:23.

add an option in ubuntu settings in which to enable it or not.

add an option in ubuntu settings in which to enable it or not.

Written by lotif the 20 Aug 10 at 19:51.

A little warning and a red sign next to the connection indicator means a lot in usability.

A picture is worth a 1000 words.

A little warning and a red sign next to the connection indicator means a lot in usability. A picture is worth a 1000 words. <a href="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg59/scaled.php?tn=0&server=59&filename=capturadetela1y.png&xsize=640&ysize=640"><img src="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg59/scaled.php?tn=0&server=59&filename=capturadetela1y.png&xsize=640&ysize=640" border="0" /></a>

Written by Oxwivi the 24 Aug 10 at 08:16.

A non-technical and standard user will not understand what to do in such a situation. A fix button bay help, but if it doesn't, a help link/button would go a long way to solve the problem.

A non-technical and standard user will not understand what to do in such a situation. A fix button bay help, but if it doesn't, a help link/button would go a long way to solve the problem.

Written by DaedalusPrime the 24 Aug 10 at 11:58.

Clicking the "FIX" button would attempt to change the IP address automatically by 1) if DHCP is enabled, renew the IP, or 2) if not DHCP, perform a search for an IP that appears to be open on the current subnet, using ipwatchd or a similar mechanism.

Clicking the "FIX" button would attempt to change the IP address automatically by 1) if DHCP is enabled, renew the IP, or 2) if not DHCP, perform a search for an IP that appears to be open on the current subnet, using ipwatchd or a similar mechanism.

Written by lotif the 24 Aug 10 at 13:27.

As some pointed out, there's already an app out there which makes the job pretty well: IPwatchD. Let's make it a default app!



The only drawback I see is that the warnings aren't any further than this message. It should add an icon below the connection icon, like in Solution #1.

To install it, go to http://ipwatchd.sourceforge.net/ or just search for ipwatch on synaptic.

As some pointed out, there's already an app out there which makes the job pretty well: IPwatchD. Let's make it a default app! <a href="http://a.imageshack.us/img715/8051/capturadetelapb.png"><img src="http://a.imageshack.us/img715/8051/capturadetelapb.png" border="0" /></a> The only drawback I see is that the warnings aren't any further than this message. It should add an icon below the connection icon, like in Solution #1. To install it, go to http://ipwatchd.sourceforge.net/ or just search for ipwatch on synaptic.

Written by ivanpd the 30 Aug 10 at 14:42.

I think part of the Ubuntu philosophy is that the user will be provided with a reasonable solution that works in most cases by default. Instead of complaining and allowing the user to fix it, I think the right approach would be:
- If DHCP is enabled, request a new IP with no user intervention.
- If DHCP is not enabled, allow the user to fix it automatically (as described in #3, no-dhcp) or to change the configuration by hand.

I don't have the time to draw anything (help is welcome to show this idea), but something similar to the pic in #1 with the text "Enable automatic fix or change settings by hand" would do.

Regarding the design, I think "Enable automatic fix" and "change settings by hand" could both have the appearance of web links (instead of buttons).

I think part of the Ubuntu philosophy is that the user will be provided with a reasonable solution that works in most cases by default. Instead of complaining and allowing the user to fix it, I think the right approach would be: - If DHCP is enabled, request a new IP with no user intervention. - If DHCP is not enabled, allow the user to fix it automatically (as described in #3, no-dhcp) or to change the configuration by hand. I don't have the time to draw anything (help is welcome to show this idea), but something similar to the pic in #1 with the text "Enable automatic fix or change settings by hand" would do. Regarding the design, I think "Enable automatic fix" and "change settings by hand" could both have the appearance of web links (instead of buttons).

Written by amay82 the 1 Sep 10 at 14:23.

If someone picks an IP address manually, (s)he should know what (s)he is doing, so a generalised "network misconfiguration" message + disabling the network should be enough. The rest can be seen in the system logs.

If someone picks an IP address manually, (s)he should know what (s)he is doing, so a generalised "network misconfiguration" message + disabling the network should be enough. The rest can be seen in the system logs.

Written by t4ggs the 22 Feb 09 at 19:06.

...have said.

...have said.

Written by kidmodify the 24 Feb 09 at 04:16.

You should be able to vote "reword" or "unclear".
This is a good way for the writer of the solution to know if his or her solution is being understood by his fellow brainstormers. Then the solution can be changed to be more clear.

However this should only be used in cases when the solution is unclear in what it is asking and not in cases where the person doesn't understand the subject.
For example, if the solution is about using case statements as appose to using if statements, anyone doesn't know about programming languages should not vote unclear because they don't understand the subject. They should just scroll down to the next solution.

Yes I know that the author of the solution could just read the comments and and see if anyone has posted anything, but not everyone who votes comments, and it would also be nice to see how confused the public is about your solutions on your dashboard graph.
It also would be easier for moderators to keep an eye on what needs correcting if the author doesn't see it or care. This also helps eliminate those who vote solutions down because they don't understand.

How it should be handled visually.
1. Another bar under the green red and orange one (recommended)
2. Percent of people that do understand under the green red orange bar.(base on a ratio of how many have voted up,down, don't care and how many voted unclear)

You should be able to vote "reword" or "unclear". This is a good way for the writer of the solution to know if his or her solution is being understood by his fellow brainstormers. Then the solution can be changed to be more clear. However this should only be used in cases when the solution is unclear in what it is asking and not in cases where the person doesn't understand the subject. For example, if the solution is about using case statements as appose to using if statements, anyone doesn't know about programming languages should not vote unclear because they don't understand the subject. They should just scroll down to the next solution. Yes I know that the author of the solution could just read the comments and and see if anyone has posted anything, but not everyone who votes comments, and it would also be nice to see how confused the public is about your solutions on your dashboard graph. It also would be easier for moderators to keep an eye on what needs correcting if the author doesn't see it or care. This also helps eliminate those who vote solutions down because they don't understand. How it should be handled visually. 1. Another bar under the green red and orange one (recommended) 2. Percent of people that do understand under the green red orange bar.(base on a ratio of how many have voted up,down, don't care and how many voted unclear) 3. Something else

Written by Primož Papič the 24 Feb 09 at 21:29.

I believe that "I don't care" is harsh and mostly dosen't represent the vote 0. I vote many things 0 not because I don't care mostly because I cant really decide or it's ambiguous.
So I would rather see that 0 would represent blank vote.
As most voting systems know it in some form...
Lets say you're on elections of some sort or on referenda.
You can either vote yes, no or just cast a blank ballot which represents that you agree with neither...
So 0 would represent blank vote and if a voter felt that he or she needs to explain it it can be done in comments.
I personally think that this is the best way.

I believe that "I don't care" is harsh and mostly dosen't represent the vote 0. I vote many things 0 not because I don't care mostly because I cant really decide or it's ambiguous. So I would rather see that 0 would represent blank vote. As most voting systems know it in some form... Lets say you're on elections of some sort or on referenda. You can either vote yes, no or just cast a blank ballot which represents that you agree with neither... So 0 would represent blank vote and if a voter felt that he or she needs to explain it it can be done in comments. I personally think that this is the best way.

Written by James_Lochhead the 22 Apr 09 at 11:59.

Change Kubuntu's name to something with meaning, something with an African theme and a similar meaning to Ubuntu.

The name "Kubuntu" would not have to be completely deprecated. It should remain as a non-official name.

Change Kubuntu's name to something with meaning, something with an African theme and a similar meaning to Ubuntu. The name "Kubuntu" would not have to be completely deprecated. It should remain as a non-official name.

Written by James_Lochhead the 22 Apr 09 at 12:05.

Dramatically change the Kubuntu logo to be significantly different from Ubuntu's. I think it should remain as some kind of muti-coloured shape though.

Dramatically change the Kubuntu logo to be significantly different from Ubuntu's. I think it should remain as some kind of muti-coloured shape though.