Written by hellmet the 20 Nov 09 at 18:49.

Remove GIMP from the default install, but, replace the menu item with an item that will display information about GIMP and then ask if the user wants to go ahead and (fetch &) install it from the repos.

This way, GIMP is still visible, yet not on the CD, and is easily installable.

Remove GIMP from the default install, but, replace the menu item with an item that will display information about GIMP and then ask if the user wants to go ahead and (fetch &) install it from the repos. This way, GIMP is still visible, yet not on the CD, and is easily installable.

Written by Wilmer Toledo the 20 Nov 09 at 19:21.

easy, do not remove gimp from live CD, some users, like me, can't connect to Internet so easily

easy, do not remove gimp from live CD, some users, like me, can't connect to Internet so easily

Written by Glennz the 20 Nov 09 at 20:46.

Removing the help files from gimp will already make the cd smaller.
I have heard from various people it would make the cd about 20 mb smaller just by removing gimp help files.

Removing the help files from gimp will already make the cd smaller. I have heard from various people it would make the cd about 20 mb smaller just by removing gimp help files.

Written by pwnedd the 21 Nov 09 at 10:41.

It's a great application and I use it a lot, but it's not for everyone. A simple photo-editor with things like rescaling and "remove red-eye" is probably enough for many people. Also, it's not too difficult to install GIMP once your system in installed :)

It's a great application and I use it a lot, but it's not for everyone. A simple photo-editor with things like rescaling and "remove red-eye" is probably enough for many people. Also, it's not too difficult to install GIMP once your system in installed :)

Written by yzarc the 21 Nov 09 at 14:37.

Very often I just wanna draw an arrow over a map and write "the party is here!". Or just crop a picture.

And it's a pain to do it in gimp. It's like operate war tank to kill an ant. Please give us a simple image editor, no layers, no vectors, no Filters, etc. Try to remember the first time you opened the gimp. What do I do with all these windows and tools?

Very often I just wanna draw an arrow over a map and write "the party is here!". Or just crop a picture. And it's a pain to do it in gimp. It's like operate war tank to kill an ant. Please give us a simple image editor, no layers, no vectors, no Filters, etc. Try to remember the first time you opened the gimp. What do I do with all these windows and tools?

Written by tehalynn the 21 Nov 09 at 23:31.

When someone installs Ubuntu, they are shown an applications page with the following options:


1. Install all default applications. Some will need to be downloaded.
2. Install only default applications that do not need to be downloaded.
3. Select which applications to install.


Option 1 will install applications that are not on the CD, such as GIMP, by downloading and installing them when an internet connection is made.

Option 2 will install only applications on the CD. It should tell the user how to get them later if they change their mind.

Option 3 shows a page listing applications that will be installed. The user can exclude applications they do not want, and include ones they do. Here's a mockup of the general idea:



Only major applications need to be mentioned here. This is not a replacement for Ubuntu Software Center/Synaptic.

When someone installs Ubuntu, they are shown an applications page with the following options: 1. Install all default applications. Some will need to be downloaded. 2. Install only default applications that do not need to be downloaded. 3. Select which applications to install. Option 1 will install applications that are not on the CD, such as GIMP, by downloading and installing them when an internet connection is made. Option 2 will install only applications on the CD. It should tell the user how to get them later if they change their mind. Option 3 shows a page listing applications that will be installed. The user can exclude applications they do not want, and include ones they do. Here's a mockup of the general idea: <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2611/4122630225_ea11d66d12_o.png" /> Only major applications need to be mentioned here. This is not a replacement for Ubuntu Software Center/Synaptic.

Written by anzeige the 20 Nov 09 at 17:59.

Example:

Example: <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.de/lh/photo/ymkmLeiYEKONOBMYvcIBKQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2wcopstHq9s/SwbYLdk_5SI/AAAAAAAAAQk/TQM9JQBN52U/s288/Welcome.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right"></td></tr></table>

Written by phrizek the 17 Nov 09 at 17:51.

Take a look at this script here:
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/desktop+background+as+xsplash+%2B+gd m?content=114984&PHPSESSID=183f5f0adfa276aa6310278b4caa0979

It enables you to change the xsplash background to automatically match your current desktop wallpaper. It would be fantastic if Lucid Lynx had a similar feature installed by default. There could be a checkbox in Appearance Preferences under the background tab that allows you to quickly enable or disable this feature. Having such a feature would not only make ubuntu feel more personal, but would give a more consistent desktop appearance as well, from splash to desktop.

This feature could be disabled by default and left up to the user to enable.

Take a look at this script here: http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/desktop+background+as+xsplash+%2B+gdm?content=114984&PHPSESSID=183f5f0adfa276aa6310278b4caa0979 It enables you to change the xsplash background to automatically match your current desktop wallpaper. It would be fantastic if Lucid Lynx had a similar feature installed by default. There could be a checkbox in Appearance Preferences under the background tab that allows you to quickly enable or disable this feature. Having such a feature would not only make ubuntu feel more personal, but would give a more consistent desktop appearance as well, from splash to desktop. This feature could be disabled by default and left up to the user to enable.

Written by bbordwell the 15 Nov 09 at 21:58.

One of the options that comes up when you click on "places" should be "places preferences". It would be a simple GUI that allows you to add/remove things from the list, as well as change recent documents settings (i.e. disable, the number of documents it remembers).

One of the options that comes up when you click on "places" should be "places preferences". It would be a simple GUI that allows you to add/remove things from the list, as well as change recent documents settings (i.e. disable, the number of documents it remembers).

Written by biffen the 15 Nov 09 at 22:45.

Alacarte is used to edit Applications and System menus, it should be extended to edit the Places menu as well.

Adding a "Places preferences" item to the Places menu (as proposed in solution #1) would crowd the menu itself. Editing the menu is a rare task and should be accessible by right click, rather than via a menu item, as with most other parts of Gnome and many other environments.

On a side note, the ability to choose whether the bookmarks go into a sub menu should be part of the customisation.

Alacarte is used to edit Applications and System menus, it should be extended to edit the Places menu as well. Adding a "Places preferences" item to the Places menu (as proposed in solution #1) would crowd the menu itself. Editing the menu is a rare task and should be accessible by right click, rather than via a menu item, as with most other parts of Gnome and many other environments. On a side note, the ability to choose whether the bookmarks go into a sub menu should be part of the customisation.

Written by Warbo the 20 Nov 09 at 09:59.

If a folder or bookmark is dragged on to the Places menu it should drop down to allow the user to drop it somewhere in the list. There could also be an item such as "New Folder" which appears in the list when in the process of dragging, allowing a hierarchy, which would prompt the user to rename it once they've dropped their item.

Dragging a Nautilus window should do the same, with the window's current location being added to the menu. Browser windows and hyperlinks should also have the same behaviour (there should be no distinction between local and online). Basically treat Places as a bookmarks system (which preferably would give the same lists in every application)

If a folder or bookmark is dragged on to the Places menu it should drop down to allow the user to drop it somewhere in the list. There could also be an item such as "New Folder" which appears in the list when in the process of dragging, allowing a hierarchy, which would prompt the user to rename it once they've dropped their item. Dragging a Nautilus window should do the same, with the window's current location being added to the menu. Browser windows and hyperlinks should also have the same behaviour (there should be no distinction between local and online). Basically treat Places as a bookmarks system (which preferably would give the same lists in every application)

Written by utnubuuser the 15 Nov 09 at 21:47.

Put user-generated readiness indicator on the main Ubuntu site to help steer noobs toward LTSs.

Put user-generated readiness indicator on the main Ubuntu site to help steer noobs toward LTSs.

Written by TuxHHG the 15 Nov 09 at 17:20.

The ssd-mode package should tweak the filesystem fpr commit, barriers, nobh, noatime in one go. It should set /tmp and /var/tmp to a ramdisk, reduce logging dramatically or store logs to a ramdisk too. Should set a better scheduler for the ssd. Most of the available tips did not work with karmic through race conditions or ugly bugs.
The ssd prices are coming down, some desktop have them for their operating system. Netbooks and laptops comes with ssd, microsoft is working on a proper ssd filesystem. Ubuntu only have no clear direction to benefit and goal with the ssd. Should we tell the customer to trash the ssd and buy a hardfile? If 10.4 comes out there will be much more ssd in the computers, the fast boot need some tweaks to got the point.

The ssd-mode package should tweak the filesystem fpr commit, barriers, nobh, noatime in one go. It should set /tmp and /var/tmp to a ramdisk, reduce logging dramatically or store logs to a ramdisk too. Should set a better scheduler for the ssd. Most of the available tips did not work with karmic through race conditions or ugly bugs. The ssd prices are coming down, some desktop have them for their operating system. Netbooks and laptops comes with ssd, microsoft is working on a proper ssd filesystem. Ubuntu only have no clear direction to benefit and goal with the ssd. Should we tell the customer to trash the ssd and buy a hardfile? If 10.4 comes out there will be much more ssd in the computers, the fast boot need some tweaks to got the point.

Written by doddo the 15 Nov 09 at 14:44.

When "boring" part of installation starts,

What about spawning a mahjongg program or maybe solitare ? It can be in a small window so you can monitor installation progress at the same time as having fun. Or why not show case the pinnacle of linux gaming: Frozen-bubble?

I figure implementing this one is not too hard and is cheap in terms of system resources, the biggest bottle neck when installing is often reading from the CD Rom.

When "boring" part of installation starts, What about spawning a mahjongg program or maybe solitare ? It can be in a small window so you can monitor installation progress at the same time as having fun. Or why not show case the pinnacle of linux gaming: Frozen-bubble? I figure implementing this one is not too hard and is cheap in terms of system resources, the biggest bottle neck when installing is often reading from the CD Rom.

Written by mikaelstaldal the 16 Nov 09 at 14:03.

Leave the computer and do something else during installation.

Leave the computer and do something else during installation.

Written by Ssdg the 16 Nov 09 at 16:11.

The "install only" mode do exactly what it's told to... And to do something AND install... we can use the LiveCD mode and install from there. Plus it's much better than a single game. it's a whole desktop

The "install only" mode do exactly what it's told to... And to do something AND install... we can use the LiveCD mode and install from there. Plus it's much better than a single game. it's a whole desktop

Written by wil-m the 15 Nov 09 at 14:16.

I dont know what way to use, so I cant tell, what will be the best solution. Maybe some sort of xml file/s, and "warm" restart of xserver, which will not loose my screen?

I dont know what way to use, so I cant tell, what will be the best solution. Maybe some sort of xml file/s, and "warm" restart of xserver, which will not loose my screen?

Written by yzarc the 15 Nov 09 at 12:39.

give it more features:
1- show min/restore commands.
2- permit to the app to add gadgets like progress bar, tab-bar, multimedia commands.
3- make it fit with the gtk theme and touching the windows to give the illusion it's part of the window.
4- add launchers.
5- window "menu mode", the window is no maximized but stay attached to the panel, like the calendar.
6- group / ungroup windows.
7- tile windows command.
8- show desktop applet.
9- places applet.

give it more features: 1- show min/restore commands. 2- permit to the app to add gadgets like progress bar, tab-bar, multimedia commands. 3- make it fit with the gtk theme and touching the windows to give the illusion it's part of the window. 4- add launchers. 5- window "menu mode", the window is no maximized but stay attached to the panel, like the calendar. 6- group / ungroup windows. 7- tile windows command. 8- show desktop applet. 9- places applet.

Written by yzarc the 15 Nov 09 at 12:47.

make it more flexible permitting apps to use it as they need.
tab-bar for browsers, art and commands for media players,avatar, status, last msg of a IM windows, etc. no just title and min/max buttons.

look at this example from "clever windows" mockup, the title bar belong to the app, is useful and beautiful, holds interesting informations, is no more just an useless strip.

make it more flexible permitting apps to use it as they need. tab-bar for browsers, art and commands for media players,avatar, status, last msg of a IM windows, etc. no just title and min/max buttons. look at this example from "clever windows" mockup, the title bar belong to the app, is useful and beautiful, holds interesting informations, is no more just an useless strip. <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ugxjjESE8ro/SwEioSEWJLI/AAAAAAAAAFI/7j1JYEHM3WA/screenshot2.png" />

Written by Lachu the 15 Nov 09 at 15:45.

Already window managers have designed to not disappoint users. It will force designers to add caption bar, caption buttons, etc. We should fix window border size to 2/4 pixels to each edge. Also, we need to make whole space not contained in active window interactive - by clicking on other window, we don't bring it on first front, but menu with possible actions should appear.
Use cases:
1) Alex would to move window. He only click on destination position and select move there. Alex can also click on window border or white space at screen, go to mode submenu and select move.
2) We had window maximized. It takes whole screen plus borders. Alex can click on border and select window list > gedit(for example). She can also select desktop from window list or click minimize window.

It will brinks better way to integrate with user(more natural, flexible, faster). Additional features is we don't waste space and there always possibility to use mouse(today we must use keyboard in some cases or move window on whole screen).

We should display windows title, when cursor leaves active window or alt key is pressed.

Already window managers have designed to not disappoint users. It will force designers to add caption bar, caption buttons, etc. We should fix window border size to 2/4 pixels to each edge. Also, we need to make whole space not contained in active window interactive - by clicking on other window, we don't bring it on first front, but menu with possible actions should appear. Use cases: 1) Alex would to move window. He only click on destination position and select move there. Alex can also click on window border or white space at screen, go to mode submenu and select move. 2) We had window maximized. It takes whole screen plus borders. Alex can click on border and select window list > gedit(for example). She can also select desktop from window list or click minimize window. It will brinks better way to integrate with user(more natural, flexible, faster). Additional features is we don't waste space and there always possibility to use mouse(today we must use keyboard in some cases or move window on whole screen). We should display windows title, when cursor leaves active window or alt key is pressed.

Written by Lasall the 22 Nov 09 at 03:37.

So you can use unused space at the top bar.

So you can use unused space at the top bar. <img src="http://gnome2-globalmenu.googlecode.com/svn/wiki/GlobalMenuWindows.png" />

Written by hackel the 15 Nov 09 at 02:00.

Storing IM history on Ubuntu One would allow me to access the entire history from any computer I am using. Having an option for this directly in Empathy and Pidgin would make this functionality extremely simple for the user.

Storing IM history on Ubuntu One would allow me to access the entire history from any computer I am using. Having an option for this directly in Empathy and Pidgin would make this functionality extremely simple for the user.

Written by stoffel the 16 Nov 09 at 01:01.

Empathy and Pidgin should implement XEP-0136: Message Archiving.

URL: http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0136.html

Empathy and Pidgin should implement XEP-0136: Message Archiving. URL: http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0136.html