I found it very frustrating when I first got into Ubuntu, and was looking around at the Packages to install, that I had to have the installation CD in my computer. Especially since it was a laptop and I didn't have my CD Drive in.

I eventually found out how to remove it as a repository source.

It should not be set as default, or perhaps, if it isn't there, Synaptic should go and look on the internet. Which it doesn't.

While ubuntu gets more user friendly for new users with every release, there are still a lot of times when users must open up a terminal to get a bit of work done. Istalling some packages if they use a loki installer for ex. Or doing some low level configuration to get that one piece of obscure hardware working. Why not make the shell experience more user friendly for people when they must use it. I'm talking better syntax highlighting so you know if you spelt a command or filename wrong. More complete tab completion for filenames and command line options. These are all features of Fish, the friendly interactive shell. I don't do shell scripting, but when I do need to use the CLI, fish makes thw experience much more painless.

Update : See excellent propositions from idea 10809

Would it not be possible to negotiate a deal for MP3/DVD/MS Fonts etc?
The deal would enable patent/copyright holders to charge users on a per user basis for their proprietary code/designs/patents.

At the moment if I want a licence to record MP3s on Linux I need to pay the patent holder (thomson) an awful lot of money and negotiate a deal myself.
I believe the current bulk rate is

I would love to be able access my data on all of my Ubuntu running Machines, media server, desktop, laptop, Asus EEE, and Android Phone etc securely accross the internet.

Currently this is complicated to set up and requires using outside comapnies to deal with Internet addressing and security issues.

I would love it If Ubuntu could just put a magic button on my directories and files where I could just press and automatically using my log_on password share my data and files across the internet to where ever I am.

I would be happy to pay Canonical Ubuntu for this service as I would trust them and it would be a one stop solution.

They could also offer other premium services to offset the cost of developing Ubuntu.

George

Apturl is very useful for documentation concerning Ubuntu.

Firefox and Epiphany use it and allow to easily install a software from a documentation website

There is also documentation in PDF files, and therefore Evince should also cope with apturl

I think, a lot of people like to help with ubuntu development, but they don't know where to start. This includes not only programmers but also designers, music composers or just the normal ubuntu user.

So how about creating a website "howcanihelp.ubuntu.com" where everyone (except for C/C++ programmers ;-) ) can find out how to contribute?

Examples:
PHP Programmer -> help with Brainstorm Development, someproject.ubuntu.com needs a new Website, ...
Music Composer -> (don't know where this should link)
Graphic Artist -> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork
Foreign Language Native Speaker -> Translate Subtitles at screencasts.ubuntu.com,...
Beginner Ubuntu User -> (don't know if we find something for them :-) )
Advanced Ubuntu User -> Help people at IRC #ubuntu, https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WikiToDo, join the Documentation Team...
Marketing Expert -> ...


and so on!

Brainstorm needs a category for ideas that specifically pertain to Ubuntu when run in LiveCD mode.

Merge the three print icons:

SYSTEM>ADMINISTRATION>PRINTING
SYSTEM>PREFERENCES>DEFAULT PRINTER
MAIN>ACESSORIES>PRINT JOBS

Hi!

I note that Firefox (2.0.x) on Ubuntu is slower than Firefox on Windows XP/Vista.

On Ubuntu, this app is less reactive, and it could be a bit irritative for new users (and also the others)

I'm sure a faster browser could be appreciated for Ubuntu users.

Thank you for considering this feature.

(Sorry for my poor English)

The Eye of gnome image viewer should permit me to grab the image using a hand tool so I can move around and view the other non-viewable parts without forcing me to use the scroll bars. This is so basic and fundamental I can't believe it was not implemented long ago.