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Nautilus - separation of files and folders  
Written by jaimeaq the 25 May 08 at 07:59. Global category: Look and Feel. Not an idea
In icon view, things sometimes get a little bit cluttered and confusing in nautilus. I thought it would be helpful to (optionally) visually separate files and folders to make navigation easier.

Example image: http://www.gnome-look.org/CONTENT/content-pre1/62271-1.png

Source: Gnome-look.org
Author: mockup

Link: http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=62271&forumpage=0
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #9069
Written by jaimeaq the 25 May 08 at 07:59.
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There's no unified way of reporting progress in Ubuntu  
Written by amrhassan the 7 Mar 09 at 23:30. Global category: Look and Feel. New
Filesystem operations (copying, moving, deleting files and directories, etc...), importing music into a media player and so on should be displayed in a unified way all throughout the desktop environment.
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Solution #1: Work progress reporting into the new notify-osd
Written by amrhassan the 7 Mar 09 at 23:30.
Like in this mockup:


Progress reporting can be done in a notify-osd bubble and have it always-shown along with the other maximum of two notification bubbles. This progress bubble can have other operations concatenated to it while it's on, so we don't have to need more than one extra bubble for all the progress reporting.
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Solution #2: use the file-transfer's style
Written by yzarc the 8 Mar 09 at 23:16.
use the file-transfer's style. as it's already done by the nautilus on the file transfers, make possible to other programs to report its progress (and some controls) on this panel too.

in this case the icon should be replaced for a more generic one rather than the nautilus'. if possible a composed icon that indicates the global progress by a small pie or bar chart.

use notify-osd just to alert when one task is done.
I believe the look and feel of the nautilus progress panel will be improved to match the notify-osd level soon.

mockups below:

icon state
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on mouse over state
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windowed state. (after one mouse click)
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edited: I found fair to point the image from where I took the main part of my mockup - http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/May-B?content=45837
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Solution #7: A mix of #1 and #2
Written by Joshua Hesketh the 16 Apr 09 at 14:01.
Similar to how notifications disappear into the task bar, actions (or progresses) could disappear (/fly) into a process queue (rather than a message queue). This way a nice notify-osd message can come up when you commence copying a file (in a very un-obstructing way) and then it is still accessible through the detailed list. You could even have the action fly out to notify-osd upon completion.

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Use the new Ubuntu notifications to alert when hardware is detected  
Written by christophski the 3 Jun 09 at 10:51. Related project: Gnome. Won't implement
At the moment, if I plug in a webcam or a USB mouse, there is nothing visual to say that Ubuntu has correctly detected the new hardware, to see if it's been properly detected, I have to actually start using it.

(wasn't sure what related project to put)
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Solution #1: Use the new Ubuntu Notifications
Written by christophski the 3 Jun 09 at 10:51.
We could use the new Ubuntu notifications to do provide this alert. Just something simple like "USB Webcam detected" with an icon of a webcam.
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Solution #2: Make them optional
Written by cheesehead the 3 Jun 09 at 15:50.
Since I already have hotplug scripts that execute when a new device is detected, I don't need these notifications. In this case, detection notifications would be a nuisance.
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Solution #3: Use HAL notify script
Written by DnaX the 6 Jun 09 at 00:11.
An implementation of solution #1: There is this python script that notify new devices discovered by HAL. Work fine.

https://code.launchpad.net/~dnax88/+junk/hal-notify

Some examples:


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Solution #4: Only notify about problematic devices
Written by jamespgray the 7 Jun 09 at 18:47.
I expect when I plug in a new device it will be detected and configured and ready for my use within 10 seconds or so. A notification can be displayed if the device is NOT usable for some reason or isn't ready within the 10 seconds. (2 different notification messages).

The old equation: silence = success
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Solution #5: Green popup=working hardware / Red popup=not supported, extra attention...
Written by walterav the 7 Jun 09 at 22:37.
It might give a "false assumption" that the hardware is also supported and directly working with ubuntu.

My suggestion would be that it gives a notification that is green/if the hardware directly works, it might fade away!

Other wise make the notification "red" with a extra dialog box that say's this hardware is not supported, or needs the following procedure, or something with cancel.

This idea can be combined with solution 1 / 3
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Solution #6: Menu
Written by Mentalikryst the 14 Jun 09 at 22:05.
Give a menu that gives some information such as:

*Status
*Compatibility
*Type of Device
*Programs which use the device (So give Nautilus/Dolphin for a USB Flash Drive, Network Manager for a WiFi adapter, etc.)

The menu would fade away and would not be obtrusive, but would give the user information about the device and give options on what to do.
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Solution #7: Solution 1 + icon that provides configuration
Written by DaVince the 15 Jun 09 at 22:25.
It would probably be a good idea to have an icon pop up while a notification is shown, so that accessibility to configuration of this little tool is available. Anyone who doesn't like the notifications or wants to disable them for certain hardware will be able to do so by clicking this icon (a special configuration window will pop up).

The icon will automatically disappear shortly after the notification was shown.
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Solution #8: Use udev-notify
Written by lokster the 6 May 11 at 22:08.
I have developed an application for this purpose. It shows notifications for many devices (not just Flash Drives and WebCams), and works on Ubuntu 10.10, 11.04 (and derivatives). Maybe on 10.04 too, but I haven't tested it yet. Its name is udev-notify and you can find more info and packages here: http://udev-notify.learnfree.eu/

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Engage DeviantArt for Ubuntu theme competition  
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Definition : Pending Approval (Needs guidance)
Implementation : Good progress
Assignee : Mike MacCana
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Written by mikemaccana the 29 Feb 08 at 01:19. Global category: Look and Feel. Won't implement
There is a wide community of online artists capable of creating brilliant, unique artwork.

heading: Get your artwork on 10 million desktops

Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux distribution, needs a new theme. The winner will appear in the default desktop of Ubuntu 8.10.

We're looking for original wallpapers, that match Ubuntu's color palette. You entry should also include a suggested combination of application, icon, and window themes. These can be existing themes, or your own original works - you only need to submit a wallpaper to win.

Work must be CC licensed, and be openable in either Inkscape or Gimp (rest of criteria continues)

Submit your works to DeviantArt and include the words [Ubuntu810].


Good luck!

Developer comments
At this point in time it is unclear as to whether we can realize something like this. In any case we cannot promise to include anything as default without having already seen it. This might be a good way to find alternative wallpapers to also include on the CD and/or universe as an extra package.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #384
Written by mikemaccana the 29 Feb 08 at 01:19.
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Solution #2: Ubuntu picks the winners
Written by bukzor the 9 Apr 11 at 19:38.
@Developer: If you pick the winner of the contest, then surely you will have seen it beforehand... This can easily be done. Please reconsider. For a great reference see the recent collaborative competition hosted by TF2 and Polycount.org ( http://www.polycount.com/team-fortress-2-polycount-pack/ ). This created valuable assets for TF2, prestige for Polycount members, and great buzz for both.

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Include Compiz Fusion Manager by default  
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Written by soyelmatu the 28 Feb 08 at 19:03. Global category: Look and Feel. Won't implement
Include Compiz Fusion Manager by default

Developer comments
Sorry, but no. The stack has to mature. DRI2, drivers and default settings of compiz are the things that need attention. Adding and enabling "power-user"-features by default, which are only used by a fraction of the whole user-base, is an unnecessary introduction of UI-clutter we try to avoid.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #149
Written by soyelmatu the 28 Feb 08 at 19:03.
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Make the Terminator terminal the default over gnome-terminal  
Written by Daviey the 6 Jun 08 at 13:12. Global category: Look and Feel. Not an idea
Terminator terminal emulator:

Some of the features -
https://edge.launchpad.net/terminator

It's in hardy and intrepid, with the main feature being able to split the window into multiple terminals.

Package information:
http://packages.ubuntu.com/hardy/terminator
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #9572
Written by Daviey the 6 Jun 08 at 13:12.
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Font Rendering  
Written by rodrigo.messias the 28 Feb 08 at 17:30. Global category: Look and Feel. Not an idea
Every time I install Ubuntu, the first thing I have to modify is the font rendering. I use the "sudo dpkg-reconfigure fontconfig-config" command for that.

The Ubuntu system would be more enhanced if it had more sofisticated fonts with a nice contrast.

Every operational system has an unique "look and feel" thing... Ubuntu must acquire its.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #96
Written by rodrigo.messias the 28 Feb 08 at 17:30.
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Make Gnome vector grapics like KDE/OSX/Vista now!  
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Written by mikasjoman the 29 Feb 08 at 08:46. Global category: Look and Feel. Implemented
One of the serious problems in Ubuntu is that Gnome is a bit sluggish when it comes down to the graphics. Try to install AWN and you know that the icons literally look like shit (compared to OSX).
But the problem does not end there, the whole system should be vector graphics by now when it comes to rendering the windows, menus, icons and so on.

I know this is not a Ubuntu feature, but it should be pressed HARD upon so we also get the great crisp sharp user-interface OSX has. It does not make the system slower, just better. With vector graphics, CompizFusion could take a new leap forward since it is then not hold back by the limitations of bitmap images. Also new graphical applications would be easier to develop, see on the mac side where Quartz engine has helped make a sea out of new graphical applications. We need a Quarz engine for Gnome now!
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #1134
Written by mikasjoman the 29 Feb 08 at 08:46.
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Change main menus locations  
Written by utnubu the 1 Jan 09 at 18:41. Related project: Gnome. Won't implement
Put Applications, Places and System menu to the right side of the panel. But keep ubuntu logo at the left side and not the part of Applications menu. Make it menu for restart, suspend, log out, seesions.

Time and others that are currently on the right to go to the left.

Change desktop and trash buttons. Dekstop to right, trash icon to the left side.
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Solution #1: Auto-generated solution of idea #16962
Written by utnubu the 1 Jan 09 at 18:41.
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Give up that brown colour palette and try a new one chosen by the community  
Written by retj the 24 Apr 08 at 21:21. Global category: Look and Feel. Implemented
As i've heard about ubuntu is that is the ugliest ditro, and y think it's because of the colours.. They're so not easy to the eye, its too dark, I tried Hardy Beta and its awesome artwork there, but.... the colours.. so, Why not us, the Ubuntu community change them?
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #7548
Written by retj the 24 Apr 08 at 21:21.
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Selected solution (#2): Blue pastel color!
Written by catalania the 24 Feb 09 at 22:51.

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