Written by Jebeld17 the 3 Nov 11 at 21:55.

Create a Force Quit app similar to the one you will find on Mac OS X. Apple is well known for easy product usability, and the Force Quit app on Mac OS X is simple, easy to use, and doesn't take time to learn, unlike Ubuntu's System Monitor app. Implement all the features Apple has in their Force Quit app including the Command+Option+Esc shortcut, and do not forget the ever-so-popular Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard shortcut for every other keyboard on the planet! Limit the applications list in the new Force Quit app to only noticeable programs, and NOT programs running in the background, like Gnome-shell, etc.. Please add a checkbox at the bottom of the window for more tech-savvy users to view applications running in the background, and options to force quit them, too.
And I do say that the automated detection service works very well, but sometimes it doesn't. We need a simple tool to do the job manually, just in case. Windows has similar automated detecting, but they have the Ctrl+Alt+Del tool for just in case.

This will make the transition to Ubuntu from Mac OS X or Windows easier, less time consuming, and less frustrating for Ubuntu's target audience.

Also, I am suggesting to be put on top of this is a fast, easy-to-use, simple bug-reporting system similar to the one in Windows XP used after forcing an application to close AND having a Force Quit shortcut in the Power/Settings menu on the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Create a Force Quit app similar to the one you will find on Mac OS X. Apple is well known for easy product usability, and the Force Quit app on Mac OS X is simple, easy to use, and doesn't take time to learn, unlike Ubuntu's System Monitor app. Implement all the features Apple has in their Force Quit app including the Command+Option+Esc shortcut, and do not forget the ever-so-popular Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard shortcut for every other keyboard on the planet! Limit the applications list in the new Force Quit app to only noticeable programs, and NOT programs running in the background, like Gnome-shell, etc.. Please add a checkbox at the bottom of the window for more tech-savvy users to view applications running in the background, and options to force quit them, too. And I do say that the automated detection service works very well, but sometimes it doesn't. We need a simple tool to do the job manually, just in case. Windows has similar automated detecting, but they have the Ctrl+Alt+Del tool for just in case. This will make the transition to Ubuntu from Mac OS X or Windows easier, less time consuming, and less frustrating for Ubuntu's target audience. Also, I am suggesting to be put on top of this is a fast, easy-to-use, simple bug-reporting system similar to the one in Windows XP used after forcing an application to close AND having a Force Quit shortcut in the Power/Settings menu on the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Written by Jebeld17 the 5 Nov 11 at 12:23.

As people have said in comments, there is a tool a little like what I wanted in the Solution #1, called "xkill" and I have decided to try to "meet in the middle."

I am proposing that the popular Ctrl+Alt+Del and Command+Opt+Esc keybindings be tied to the xkill tool BY DEFAULT, and (if possible) have a small window pop up the first time using it to explain to newbies how to properly use xkill.

This plan is simple, effective, and already works. All I want is to have the popular keybindings attached to xkill BY DEFAULT, like said. This will make transitioning to Ubuntu from other operating systems simpler and easier for Ubuntu's target audience.

As people have said in comments, there is a tool a little like what I wanted in the Solution #1, called "xkill" and I have decided to try to "meet in the middle." I am proposing that the popular Ctrl+Alt+Del and Command+Opt+Esc keybindings be tied to the xkill tool BY DEFAULT, and (if possible) have a small window pop up the first time using it to explain to newbies how to properly use xkill. This plan is simple, effective, and already works. All I want is to have the popular keybindings attached to xkill BY DEFAULT, like said. This will make transitioning to Ubuntu from other operating systems simpler and easier for Ubuntu's target audience.

Written by Jebeld17 the 17 Nov 11 at 02:31.

Currently, Ctrl+Alt+Del is a default command to show the log out prompt. I am suggesting for Solution #4 that the current log out prompt and the proposal in Solution #1 be combined to create a whole new prompt when Ctrl+Alt+Del is pressed, very much like in Windows 7, where the user is given the option to either Log Out, Shut Down, Switch Users, or go to the Task Manager. From there, the Force Quit app will behave exactly the same as suggested in Solution #1.

Currently, Ctrl+Alt+Del is a default command to show the log out prompt. I am suggesting for Solution #4 that the current log out prompt and the proposal in Solution #1 be combined to create a whole new prompt when Ctrl+Alt+Del is pressed, very much like in Windows 7, where the user is given the option to either Log Out, Shut Down, Switch Users, or go to the Task Manager. From there, the Force Quit app will behave exactly the same as suggested in Solution #1.

Written by mydoghasworms the 10 Jan 11 at 11:21.

Add a context menu option to taskbar icons when an application is open to move all windows of that application to a specific workspace.

Additionally make it possible, when in the workspace view, to drag the icon of an open application to one of the workspaces, thus moving all windows of that open app to the target workspace.

Add a context menu option to taskbar icons when an application is open to move all windows of that application to a specific workspace. Additionally make it possible, when in the workspace view, to drag the icon of an open application to one of the workspaces, thus moving all windows of that open app to the target workspace.

Written by atomly the 3 Mar 11 at 16:41.

I agree that this would be terribly useful. I think a good way to do it would be to add a "Gather Application Windows in Workspace" (or something slightly less verbose) option to the window context menu in the same section as the "Move to Another Workspace," "Only on This Workspace," etc.

It could be just a simple action, so that when you choose it, it brings all other windows that belong to the same app as the window you opened the menu in to the current workspace. Say, for example, you have two Terminal windows in Workspace 1, one in Workspace 3 and one in Workspace 4. If you opened the window menu of the one in 3 and chose this item, it would bring the other Terminal windows to Workspace 3, giving you a total of four Terminal windows in Workspace 4.

It could also be a checkbox type option so that it remains sticky. Turning it on the first time would have the same effect as above, but then as long as it was on, any new windows in that app would open in that workspace, no matter what workspace you were in when you opened it. It will also switch you to that workspace when it opens the window.

Finally, it could be a sub-menu identical to the "Move to Another Workspace" one, but titled something like "Gather Application Windows" or "Sticky Windows" or whatever. Ideally this would be a per-app configuration option that is persistent. You could use this to set up which apps launch in which workspaces, meaning that you could easily configure and organize them and keep them consistent, so that you always know where every application is throughout your entire extended desktop. While slightly more complicated than a simple "Gather Windows" button, I think it could prove to be very useful. In fact, I think the ideal solution would be a combination of the first and last options-- a "Gather" button for quickly collecting all windows of an application in one workspace and a sub-menu with sticky config for more long-term desktop organization.

I agree that this would be terribly useful. I think a good way to do it would be to add a "Gather Application Windows in Workspace" (or something slightly less verbose) option to the window context menu in the same section as the "Move to Another Workspace," "Only on This Workspace," etc. It could be just a simple action, so that when you choose it, it brings all other windows that belong to the same app as the window you opened the menu in to the current workspace. Say, for example, you have two Terminal windows in Workspace 1, one in Workspace 3 and one in Workspace 4. If you opened the window menu of the one in 3 and chose this item, it would bring the other Terminal windows to Workspace 3, giving you a total of four Terminal windows in Workspace 4. It could also be a checkbox type option so that it remains sticky. Turning it on the first time would have the same effect as above, but then as long as it was on, any new windows in that app would open in that workspace, no matter what workspace you were in when you opened it. It will also switch you to that workspace when it opens the window. Finally, it could be a sub-menu identical to the "Move to Another Workspace" one, but titled something like "Gather Application Windows" or "Sticky Windows" or whatever. Ideally this would be a per-app configuration option that is persistent. You could use this to set up which apps launch in which workspaces, meaning that you could easily configure and organize them and keep them consistent, so that you always know where every application is throughout your entire extended desktop. While slightly more complicated than a simple "Gather Windows" button, I think it could prove to be very useful. In fact, I think the ideal solution would be a combination of the first and last options-- a "Gather" button for quickly collecting all windows of an application in one workspace and a sub-menu with sticky config for more long-term desktop organization.

Written by apierre.cardoso the 15 Nov 10 at 19:57.

create a manager with options for the interface, or some other way of making it customizable.
For instace, I hate the recent documents in the folder/files navigator, I would like to take that off.

create a manager with options for the interface, or some other way of making it customizable. For instace, I hate the recent documents in the folder/files navigator, I would like to take that off.

Written by mcornejo the 21 Nov 10 at 20:10.

When I first bought my netbook, I installed Ubuntu Netbook version 10.10 for a try, but then you see that:

A. The graphic interface runs really slow in some moment's
B. That the graphic interface is really complicate

So you should be able to change between Unity and Gnome, because there are some users that like it

When I first bought my netbook, I installed Ubuntu Netbook version 10.10 for a try, but then you see that: A. The graphic interface runs really slow in some moment's B. That the graphic interface is really complicate So you should be able to change between Unity and Gnome, because there are some users that like it

Written by slsolaris the 5 Dec 10 at 18:08.

unity dock should have this options:
1. we should be able to set position: left, right, top, bottom.
2. I read this: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/668415/comments/2

i am sure that mark wants it in that way just because he has not thought that we are able to set an icon where we can click and access: /usr/share/applications
we can give that idea and change his mind...

besides we can use that ubuntu white icon to group some options in tray, like shut down, system and unity dock preferences. (This menu should not have icons).

3. Let's change Terminal server client by Remmina which have a better graphic design and it is much much better:
http://remmina.sourceforge.net/


note: i do not like unity netbook interface, as its name indicates it should be just for netbooks not for desktops:

unity dock should have this options: 1. we should be able to set position: left, right, top, bottom. 2. I read this: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/668415/comments/2 i am sure that mark wants it in that way just because he has not thought that we are able to set an icon where we can click and access: /usr/share/applications we can give that idea and change his mind... besides we can use that ubuntu white icon to group some options in tray, like shut down, system and unity dock preferences. (This menu should not have icons). 3. Let's change Terminal server client by Remmina which have a better graphic design and it is much much better: http://remmina.sourceforge.net/ note: i do not like unity netbook interface, as its name indicates it should be just for netbooks not for desktops: http://s0n1c2122.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/ubuntu_netbook_10-10.png BUT i like unity dock and i think it should stay

Written by linuxdeef the 6 Dec 10 at 14:57.

In Appearance there should be options to change some things of unity. For example moving the launcher, chosing if you want a global menu, and when you change to another theme, unity should change as well, not only the window itself

In Appearance there should be options to change some things of unity. For example moving the launcher, chosing if you want a global menu, and when you change to another theme, unity should change as well, not only the window itself

Written by rubenverweij the 16 Dec 10 at 13:53.

Now Unity is essentially a Compiz plugin in Natty, add additional options to that plugin to change colours/background images of the panels, the position of the panel and dock etc.

Now Unity is essentially a Compiz plugin in Natty, add additional options to that plugin to change colours/background images of the panels, the position of the panel and dock etc.

Written by rabideau the 3 Apr 11 at 21:27.

it would be very helpful if Unity supported/allowed the creation of folders within the Unity bar itself; this function would look much like what can be done do on an Ipad/iPod (drag one item on top of another to create a grouping/ group with two or more items)

see: http://www.ehow.com/how_6220490_create-app-folders-iphone-ipad.html

it would be very helpful if Unity supported/allowed the creation of folders within the Unity bar itself; this function would look much like what can be done do on an Ipad/iPod (drag one item on top of another to create a grouping/ group with two or more items) see: http://www.ehow.com/how_6220490_create-app-folders-iphone-ipad.html

Written by deltrem the 23 Jan 12 at 20:28.

I can change Firefox in any way. I can position, add, edit, and remove any interface element however I think is useful to the others. So I created two add-ons. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/addon-tools-in-app-button/ and https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ubiquity-in-awesomebar/

I reported many bugs to Ubuntu.
To make the Ubuntu team patch them, I need to convince them that the bug is so important that need to work, so it's very hard.
To make me patch them, I need to convince Ubuntu team that the bug is important, otherwise the patch won't be approved, which is hard, then I need to patch the bug, which is hard, then I need Ubuntu team to approve the code, which is hard, so it's triple hard.
To develop an app, I need to code my work and others will see my name, rate it high, install it lots, congratulate me by e-mail, recognize my work, which it's fun, then I need approval from the Ubuntu team to have my app in the Ubuntu Software Store and the Ubuntu team put a huge effort in the Ubuntu Software Store, the Ubuntu team wants more apps in the Ubuntu Software Store, so it's easy, then I show you since the app's popular, the bug is important and according to xkcd, I'm correcting a person on the internet, it's an important task, so it's important.

I can change Firefox in any way. I can position, add, edit, and remove any interface element however I think is useful to the others. So I created two add-ons. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/addon-tools-in-app-button/ and https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ubiquity-in-awesomebar/ I reported many bugs to Ubuntu. To make the Ubuntu team patch them, I need to convince them that the bug is so important that need to work, so it's very hard. To make me patch them, I need to convince Ubuntu team that the bug is important, otherwise the patch won't be approved, which is hard, then I need to patch the bug, which is hard, then I need Ubuntu team to approve the code, which is hard, so it's triple hard. To develop an app, I need to code my work and others will see my name, rate it high, install it lots, congratulate me by e-mail, recognize my work, which it's fun, then I need approval from the Ubuntu team to have my app in the Ubuntu Software Store and the Ubuntu team put a huge effort in the Ubuntu Software Store, the Ubuntu team wants more apps in the Ubuntu Software Store, so it's easy, then I show you since the app's popular, the bug is important and according to xkcd, I'm correcting a person on the internet, it's an important task, so it's important. The Unity API is minimal. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Unity/LauncherAPI I can't position, I can't add, I can't edit and I can't remove anything. Firefox has XML DOM with getElementById, insertBefore, createElement, setAttribute, removeChild etc and that's how you position. add, edit and remove anything. Ubuntu needs an API like Firefox's XML DOM, but in C, not Javascript. Imagine the experimentation that would happen. It would be awesome, like Firefox is. Features that you weren't expecting would be added to Ubuntu by the others, if you're a programmer, you would be able to create features and even if you're a user, you would be able to tell programmers how to create features. Maybe, Windows or Apple would copy the easy platform customization from Ubuntu which copied from Firefox.

Written by pabloff9 the 14 Dec 10 at 16:21.

Leave the not maximized (or not maximizable) windows menus where they have always been
and put them in the global menu when the window is maximized. This way, we save vertical space for the windows that really need it (like browsers, games and video players) and avoid unneeded movement for the ones that does not.

Leave the not maximized (or not maximizable) windows menus where they have always been and put them in the global menu when the window is maximized. This way, we save vertical space for the windows that really need it (like browsers, games and video players) and avoid unneeded movement for the ones that does not.

Written by deltrem the 23 Jan 12 at 08:45.

clicking window title or the app name or the down arrow makes the menu bar appear below the title bar

the down arrow becomes an up arrow

clicking window title or the app name or the up arrow makes the menu bar disappear from below the title bar

clicking window title or the app name can also be used to drag-and-drop the window

clicking window title or the app name or the down arrow makes the menu bar appear below the title bar the down arrow becomes an up arrow clicking window title or the app name or the up arrow makes the menu bar disappear from below the title bar clicking window title or the app name can also be used to drag-and-drop the window

Written by deltrem the 23 Jan 12 at 09:19.

In maximized windows, if you hover " - ", the menus replace " - ", so you can click a menu and so you can't drag-and-drop the window, because there's no space left in the screen to move the window.

In non-maximized windows, when you click " - ", the window is highlighted and mouse pointer becomes a hand, so you can hold the click down to drag-and-drop the window.

In non-maximized windows, when you hover " - " for a short while, the menus appear and persist below the title bar, the becomes an and when you hover " - " for a short while, the menus disappear and dispersist from below the title bar.

In maximized windows, if you hover "<window title> - <app name>", the menus replace "<window title> - <app name>", so you can click a menu and so you can't drag-and-drop the window, because there's no space left in the screen to move the window. In non-maximized windows, when you click "<window title> - <app name>", the window is highlighted and mouse pointer becomes a hand, so you can hold the click down to drag-and-drop the window. In non-maximized windows, when you hover "<window title> - <app name> <down arrow>" for a short while, the menus appear and persist below the title bar, the <down arrow> becomes an <up arrow> and when you hover "<window title> - <app name> <up arrow>" for a short while, the menus disappear and dispersist from below the title bar.

Written by retj the 6 Jan 11 at 05:34.

If possible, try to integrate this feature to unity.

Of course only available with video hardware acceleration .

If possible, try to integrate this feature to unity. Of course only available with video hardware acceleration .

Written by mydoghasworms the 6 Jan 11 at 10:53.

When the user right/context-clicks on the Workspaces Icon in the Unity dockbar, it should present an option to configure the workspaces (number of workspaces etc.).

When the user right/context-clicks on the Workspaces Icon in the Unity dockbar, it should present an option to configure the workspaces (number of workspaces etc.).

Written by mystro256 the 7 Mar 11 at 21:02.

To help with transitioning from gnome to unity and laptops/desktops having larger resolutions (little need to save screen space), it would probably best to turn this off by default and make it easy to turn back on.

To help with transitioning from gnome to unity and laptops/desktops having larger resolutions (little need to save screen space), it would probably best to turn this off by default and make it easy to turn back on.

Written by mystro256 the 7 Mar 11 at 21:03.

Self explanatory

Self explanatory

Written by KuriKai the 22 Jul 11 at 02:48.

IE9, chrome and other things now use a cog/gear icon on the top right of the chrome of a window which you click to show a dropdown menu that contains "file, view, tools, etc"

Get windicators implimented and stick a cog/gear icon as a windicator and have that bring up the menu

IE9, chrome and other things now use a cog/gear icon on the top right of the chrome of a window which you click to show a dropdown menu that contains "file, view, tools, etc" Get windicators implimented and stick a cog/gear icon as a windicator and have that bring up the menu

Written by ninjagecko the 9 Aug 11 at 17:07.

Remove top bar, as per http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/27787/

As of writing, other solutions have 15 votes and this has 0.

Remove top bar, as per http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/27787/ As of writing, other solutions have 15 votes and this has 0.

Written by fasigno the 15 May 12 at 09:57.

Keep the default behaviour but add an option in order to prevent the menu bar from vanishing, and similarly another option to re-anchor it to the window like it happened previously with Gnome.

These options would be like the “always on top” option and could be added to the others standard window options. Like the other standard options, it will work only in the window where it is activated.

Keep the default behaviour but add an option in order to prevent the menu bar from vanishing, and similarly another option to re-anchor it to the window like it happened previously with Gnome. These options would be like the “always on top” option and could be added to the others standard window options. Like the other standard options, it will work only in the window where it is activated.

Written by tsnieman the 3 Jun 11 at 05:15.

Add a progress bar on each of the icons of the disks mounted to your system indicating how full they are.
An example of a progress bar can be seen here: http://i.imgur.com/qUL2r.png

Add a progress bar on each of the icons of the disks mounted to your system indicating how full they are. An example of a progress bar can be seen here: http://i.imgur.com/qUL2r.png

Written by tsnieman the 3 Jun 11 at 05:17.

Similar to solution 1, but with a badge (such as how Empathy notifies you of how many new messages you have in a small bubble) indicating how many MBs/GBs you have left.
An example of a badge can be seen here: http://i.imgur.com/qUL2r.png

Similar to solution 1, but with a badge (such as how Empathy notifies you of how many new messages you have in a small bubble) indicating how many MBs/GBs you have left. An example of a badge can be seen here: http://i.imgur.com/qUL2r.png

Written by Bubble the 14 Jun 11 at 12:36.

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Written by turbolad the 27 Jun 11 at 17:23.

A small pie graph on the drive icon, with a dark colour showing how much disk space is occupied, with a light coloured background within this circular pie graph. This colour contrast makes it easy to see at a glance the "used" and "free" disk space and avoids colour confusion.

A small pie graph on the drive icon, with a dark colour showing how much disk space is occupied, with a light coloured background within this circular pie graph. This colour contrast makes it easy to see at a glance the "used" and "free" disk space and avoids colour confusion.

Written by benoyanthony the 7 Oct 11 at 13:29.

Mounted disk can be shown on the desktop and with solution #3, and while right click on the same, it should take to appplication wherein we can get full details of disk's health.

Mounted disk can be shown on the desktop and with solution #3, and while right click on the same, it should take to appplication wherein we can get full details of disk's health.

Written by hellalive the 17 Jan 11 at 00:43.

Make system monitor, weather, rss feed and any other thing missing in the panel applets as ubuntu desklets, with ubuntu style and logo, and selctable placement on the desktop.

Make system monitor, weather, rss feed and any other thing missing in the panel applets as ubuntu desklets, with ubuntu style and logo, and selctable placement on the desktop.

Written by Int_ua the 16 Mar 11 at 15:41.

Including tabs.

Including tabs.