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Ideas in development Here are the implemented Ubuntu ideas for the Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron release.

Ubuntu should offer some "Premium Services" on a pay basis.  
Written by captainpugwash the 29 Feb 08 at 06:01. Global category: Internet & Networking. Implemented
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
-89
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #1003
Written by captainpugwash the 29 Feb 08 at 06:01.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1003 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!

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Faster Firefox on Ubuntu  
Written by JoeLeKiffeur the 3 Mar 08 at 20:26. Related project: Firefox. Implemented
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)
15
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #2844
Written by JoeLeKiffeur the 3 Mar 08 at 20:26.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #2844 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!

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Update Pidgin in the repositories - fix ICQ bug  
Written by PiHalbe the 2 Jul 08 at 09:28. Related project: Pidgin Internet Messenger. Implemented
Pidgin Version 2.4.3 has been released 2008-07-01, the repositories still host 2.4.1. The current version fixes a serious problem that prevents ICQ from connecting since 2008-06-30.

I bet a lot of users are off-line right now, it is urgent to fix this as soon as possible.

Developer comments
The updated version of Pidgin that works with ICQ is now available via the update manager.
121
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #10606
Written by PiHalbe the 2 Jul 08 at 09:28.
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Mozilla-firefox-adblock should be replaced by Adblock Plus in Ubuntu's repos.  
Written by papukaija the 7 Apr 08 at 17:46. Global category: Internet & Networking. Implemented
Mozilla-firefox-adblock (https://addons.mozilla.org/pl/firefox/addon/1865) should be replaced by Adblock Plus (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865)in Ubuntu's repositories because the Adblock isn't developed anymore (since 2004).

Developer comments
This has been implemented in 8.04
360
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #6586
Written by papukaija the 7 Apr 08 at 17:46.
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Add firefox 2.0.0.14 to repositories  
Written by helios91940 the 20 Apr 08 at 17:59. Global category: Internet & Networking. Implemented
A new version of Firefox 2 is available and it would be great if it were in the official repository because it improves the security of the browser.
46
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #7299
Written by helios91940 the 20 Apr 08 at 17:59.
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Fix re-entering wifi network password on every reboot.  
Written by nikhilsinha the 14 Mar 08 at 02:25. Related project: Network Manager. Implemented
I have to re-enter my wifi network password every time I reboot Ubuntu. I read some solution to keep the password in the some file, but in that case your user's password and network password should be same!
I tried doing same, and the result was that I was not able to login into my machine anymore.

Moreover windows just saves the password and never ask again!
A deal breaker for Wifi users who want to use Ubuntu!

Ubuntu 8.10 - Fixed
Ubuntu 8.04 - NOT Fixed
Ubuntu 7.10 - NOT Fixed
24
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #4573
Written by nikhilsinha the 14 Mar 08 at 02:25.
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Firefox 3 beta 4 in the repositories.  
Written by solarwind the 13 Mar 08 at 04:55. Global category: Internet & Networking. Implemented
The latest firefox 3 beta 4 just came out and includes a HUGE amount of fixes. Should be in the Ubuntu repositories.
55
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #4443
Written by solarwind the 13 Mar 08 at 04:55.
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Nautilus samba long connect time  
Written by Dutchy the 29 Feb 08 at 22:17. Global category: Internet & Networking. Implemented
If I connect to a samba share with smbclient, it connects instantly.

If I connect to a share with Nautilus, it can take minutes for it to connect. If I use an IP address it get's a bit better.

This is on a network of several hundred Windows and Linux samba shares

Why can't Nautilus connect as fast as smbclient? This should be fixed.

55
votes
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #1883
Written by Dutchy the 29 Feb 08 at 22:17.
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