Written by snorpey the 28 Feb 08 at 17:42.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #105 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!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #105 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.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by nq6 the 3 Dec 08 at 00:29.

Install the gnome theme complete with one click. No configuration, no tutorials. Install a full subject is complex and requires time. This can be facilitated in a single operation.

We have to make everything much simpler. New users do not want complication in Ubuntu. They want simple solutions.

Install the gnome theme complete with one click. No configuration, no tutorials. Install a full subject is complex and requires time. This can be facilitated in a single operation. We have to make everything much simpler. New users do not want complication in Ubuntu. They want simple solutions. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34236634@N07/3484683540/" title="3077953373_593edd5207_b por caricaturassa, no Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3484683540_ee6de4458e.jpg" width="500" height="389" alt="3077953373_593edd5207_b" /></a>

Written by elias1884 the 19 Mar 09 at 23:52.

Let us fully integrate gnome-look.org into the Appearance application. Users should be able to view, choose and install multiple desktop themes from gnome-look.org.

Actually, they should also be able to rate artwork on there or even propose it as default for the next Release. Even an upload application would be nice. If gnome-look.org were openID compliant that would be an easy thing to do.

If anybody needs an idea how this could look like, you should have a look at KDE, which has this already integrated. A view usability improvements and there you go.

Let us fully integrate gnome-look.org into the Appearance application. Users should be able to view, choose and install multiple desktop themes from gnome-look.org. Actually, they should also be able to rate artwork on there or even propose it as default for the next Release. Even an upload application would be nice. If gnome-look.org were openID compliant that would be an easy thing to do. If anybody needs an idea how this could look like, you should have a look at KDE, which has this already integrated. A view usability improvements and there you go.

Written by twocool the 21 Mar 09 at 16:20.

Offer the user the choice of a few themes and color schemes during the installation.

Offer the user the choice of a few themes and color schemes during the installation.

Written by Mads-hk the 21 Mar 09 at 18:45.

Epidermis changes the look of the desktop completely and it's very easy to download new "pigments" as they are called, through Epidermis, which would make et easier then integrating gnome-looks for the end-user
http://epidermis.tuxfamily.org/

Epidermis changes the look of the desktop completely and it's very easy to download new "pigments" as they are called, through Epidermis, which would make et easier then integrating gnome-looks for the end-user http://epidermis.tuxfamily.org/

Written by Basem the 22 Mar 09 at 08:59.

After installation, u can display a frame that has an image of two look and feel themes along with an apply button underneath each one. The two themes can be one dark and another light one.

Alternativly, during installation, the OS can download some theme from art.gnome in order to keep up with the latest trend.

After installation, u can display a frame that has an image of two look and feel themes along with an apply button underneath each one. The two themes can be one dark and another light one. Alternativly, during installation, the OS can download some theme from art.gnome in order to keep up with the latest trend.

Written by jamesmcm the 22 Mar 09 at 12:21.

Just these two small changes would make it easier. then all that's need is a package manager style app for Gnome-look.

Just these two small changes would make it easier. then all that's need is a package manager style app for Gnome-look.

Written by slashdotaccount the 22 Mar 09 at 14:01.

Would be amazing to have a repository with the best icons, gtk and metacity themes from Gnome-look.org in a future release of Ubuntu. The themes could be choose by the users from time to time.

Would be amazing to have a repository with the best icons, gtk and metacity themes from Gnome-look.org in a future release of Ubuntu. The themes could be choose by the users from time to time.

Written by diablo75 the 24 Jan 09 at 20:02.

I think there should be a button in the Appearences>Themes window that say something like, "Find More Themes Online" and instead of doing something like open up Gnomelook in Firefox, it will open up a new window that will act as a simple theme browser with pre-approved, 100% guaranteed to work, no-hassle-to-install themes. You just scroll down the list, click "Add Theme" or something like that, and it automatically downloads, installs and applies the theme.

I think there should be a button in the Appearences>Themes window that say something like, "Find More Themes Online" and instead of doing something like open up Gnomelook in Firefox, it will open up a new window that will act as a simple theme browser with pre-approved, 100% guaranteed to work, no-hassle-to-install themes. You just scroll down the list, click "Add Theme" or something like that, and it automatically downloads, installs and applies the theme.

Written by zooounds the 26 Jan 09 at 12:00.

Much like firefox extensions.

Much like firefox extensions.

Written by walterboy17 the 9 Sep 09 at 08:27.

Add an option to desktop-preferences to download themes and wallpapers from sites like gnome-look.org and art.gnome.org. Just like KDE does.

Add an option to desktop-preferences to download themes and wallpapers from sites like gnome-look.org and art.gnome.org. Just like KDE does.

Written by Sman789 the 25 Sep 10 at 19:59.

What I propose is a theme manager which is split into five tabs: Themes, Main, Borders, Fonts and Icons. Main would be the equivalent of the current theme manager's first tab, where the look of the insides of windows can be configured, like the buttons and stuff, but not the titlebars or borders. Ubuntu would use Emerald by default (but with an Ambience theme for it, of course), so the window border settings could be altered through the Borders tab of the theme manager (which would basically be an Emerald control panel). Fonts and Icons tabs would be the same as they are now.

The really clever and handy bit, though, would be the Themes tab, which would allow people to package combinations of themes from all the above tabs, and install such packages which others have created. So you could download an Ubuntu theme which would be a combination of an "theme" as it is currently known in Ubuntu, an Emerald border, some icons and a font or two. This would mean that no configuring, command lining, or even changing program would needed to completely customize the system using the full power of all the available tools, and it would also mean that users would not have to worry about conflicting programs, or some not running at startup etc.

Wallpapers would not need to be included in those themes as it would probably make things more complicated if they were - users would not want their background changing each time they changed theme.

What I propose is a theme manager which is split into five tabs: Themes, Main, Borders, Fonts and Icons. Main would be the equivalent of the current theme manager's first tab, where the look of the insides of windows can be configured, like the buttons and stuff, but not the titlebars or borders. Ubuntu would use Emerald by default (but with an Ambience theme for it, of course), so the window border settings could be altered through the Borders tab of the theme manager (which would basically be an Emerald control panel). Fonts and Icons tabs would be the same as they are now. The really clever and handy bit, though, would be the Themes tab, which would allow people to package combinations of themes from all the above tabs, and install such packages which others have created. So you could download an Ubuntu theme which would be a combination of an "theme" as it is currently known in Ubuntu, an Emerald border, some icons and a font or two. This would mean that no configuring, command lining, or even changing program would needed to completely customize the system using the full power of all the available tools, and it would also mean that users would not have to worry about conflicting programs, or some not running at startup etc. Wallpapers would not need to be included in those themes as it would probably make things more complicated if they were - users would not want their background changing each time they changed theme.

Written by FrankQuist the 29 Feb 08 at 19:18.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1714 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!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1714 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.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by pierophp the 12 May 09 at 12:10.

Get the GTK theme in QT applications

Get the GTK theme in QT applications

Written by Ssdg the 13 May 09 at 11:08.

The main problem of #1 is that it forces KDE users to use a GTK theme. (and if, as a gnome user, I don't want to use a KDE theme, why would they use that?)

Maybe the installation of KDE's libraries could change the default theme to a GTK theme only if ubuntu-desktop is present or kubuntu-desktop absent.

The main problem of #1 is that it forces KDE users to use a GTK theme. (and if, as a gnome user, I don't want to use a KDE theme, why would they use that?) Maybe the installation of KDE's libraries could change the default theme to a GTK theme only if ubuntu-desktop is present or kubuntu-desktop absent.

Written by pierophp the 13 May 09 at 21:35.

I think in a problem to the solution 3. The user can install kubuntu-desktop and ubuntu-desktop together to chose the enviroment in the GDM, so we will have a bug.

My solution is:

Verify the current desktop enviroment. if is Gnome, use the GTK theme in QT appls, but if is KDE, Use the QT theme in GTK appls

I think in a problem to the solution 3. The user can install kubuntu-desktop and ubuntu-desktop together to chose the enviroment in the GDM, so we will have a bug. My solution is: Verify the current desktop enviroment. if is Gnome, use the GTK theme in QT appls, but if is KDE, Use the QT theme in GTK appls

Written by deadowl the 3 Apr 08 at 04:32.

Or at least do as good of a job as possible (please)...

Or at least do as good of a job as possible (please)...

Written by natureflow the 23 Apr 08 at 16:13.

Do it in any way, but please provide us a unified desktop experience. I want to use any application on my desktop with the same design. May I want to mix XFCE, GNOME and KDE. It should be possible.

Do it in any way, but please provide us a unified desktop experience. I want to use any application on my desktop with the same design. May I want to mix XFCE, GNOME and KDE. It should be possible.

Written by shiftless the 13 Jun 09 at 00:21.

The real solution is for freedesktop.org, Qt, KDE, and Gnome people to work together to develop a unified widget (and desktop!) theming system. Then when a theme is selected on your computer, no matter if it's running KDE, Gnome, xfce, etc, both KDE and Qt applications will use the same theme seamlessly.

The real solution is for freedesktop.org, Qt, KDE, and Gnome people to work together to develop a unified widget (and desktop!) theming system. Then when a theme is selected on your computer, no matter if it's running KDE, Gnome, xfce, etc, both KDE and Qt applications will use the same theme seamlessly.

Written by lazza the 14 Jun 09 at 14:14.

UniformUI is a script I've personally developed. It is able to automatically configure the look of every kde and qt apps based on what Gnome theme, colors, cursor, and fonts you are using. I think that with small modifications it can be inserted in Ubuntu.
http://andrealazzarotto.com/2009/06/14/uniformui-is-the-definitive-way-to-integ rate-qt-and-kde-apps-in-the-gnome-desktop/

UniformUI is a script I've personally developed. It is able to automatically configure the look of every kde and qt apps based on what Gnome theme, colors, cursor, and fonts you are using. I think that with small modifications it can be inserted in Ubuntu. http://andrealazzarotto.com/2009/06/14/uniformui-is-the-definitive-way-to-integrate-qt-and-kde-apps-in-the-gnome-desktop/

Written by tomaszx the 4 Mar 08 at 09:38.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #3028 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!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #3028 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.</i><br /> Thanks!

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.

Like in this mockup: <img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/2q9ifxh.png" /> 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.

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


on mouse over state


windowed state. (after one mouse click)

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 <img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/spideryzarc/ubuntu/state1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> on mouse over state <img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/spideryzarc/ubuntu/state2.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> windowed state. (after one mouse click) <img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/spideryzarc/ubuntu/state3.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> 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

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.

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.

Written by Clorox the 23 Jun 09 at 03:45.

Sometimes large file transfers are necessary. While a transfer is taking place, I close out of the Nautilus window because I want to browse the internet while I wait. Oops, the file transfer stopped, and my files are broken!

This could be prevented by Solution #2 running as a daemon.

Sometimes large file transfers are necessary. While a transfer is taking place, I close out of the Nautilus window because I want to browse the internet while I wait. Oops, the file transfer stopped, and my files are broken! This could be prevented by Solution #2 running as a daemon.

Written by patmalcolm91 the 4 May 08 at 06:29.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #8042 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!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #8042 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.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by tibasic the 7 Jun 09 at 18:42.

When you shut down you computer an automatic screenshot is taken in grayscale of your desktop. Instead of showing blackness show the grayed out picture once everything is done loading fade the desktop back into color. (Basically the opposite of shutting down when the screen fades out when it asks you if you want to shut down, instead you fade in)

When you shut down you computer an automatic screenshot is taken in grayscale of your desktop. Instead of showing blackness show the grayed out picture once everything is done loading fade the desktop back into color. (Basically the opposite of shutting down when the screen fades out when it asks you if you want to shut down, instead you fade in)

Written by preben4 the 14 Apr 09 at 10:31.

Add a "Downloading drivers (1:37 remaining)..." line like when installing languagepackages during ubuntu installation, just leave out the "skip" button:) this will make it seem less stupid waiting for a progress-bar that does not move.

Add a "Downloading drivers (1:37 remaining)..." line like when installing languagepackages during ubuntu installation, just leave out the "skip" button:) this will make it seem less stupid waiting for a progress-bar that does not move.

Written by eierdieb the 5 May 09 at 07:06.

Synaptic works well as we all know. Why not using this mighty tool of ours and create ...

Sections -> Restricted Drivers

... and RDM opens synaptic with the specific package marked for installation. The user just needs to apply.

Advantage:
- synaptic as main download tool
- our actual problem gets solved as well ;)

Disadvantage:
- I don't actually know whether the restricted drivers (packages?) are compatible with synaptic - but I'm sure this may be implemented, too
- new users could spontaneously be confused (synaptic is just confusing first time seeing it)

(inspired by fluxy (see comments))

Synaptic works well as we all know. Why not using this mighty tool of ours and create ... Sections -> Restricted Drivers ... and RDM opens synaptic with the specific package marked for installation. The user just needs to apply. Advantage: - synaptic as main download tool - our actual problem gets solved as well ;) Disadvantage: - I don't actually know whether the restricted drivers (packages?) are compatible with synaptic - but I'm sure this may be implemented, too - new users could spontaneously be confused (synaptic is just confusing first time seeing it) (inspired by fluxy (see comments))

Written by lord_atreide the 9 May 09 at 16:44.

I like the way Ubuntu works but I think it would be better that, when you try to install a new driver, ubuntu opens the add/remove software. This way you will have all the features of this program and you will show the user where to find aplications in the future.

Aditionally installing software will be more centralized in the user's mind.

Sorry for my bad english.

I like the way Ubuntu works but I think it would be better that, when you try to install a new driver, ubuntu opens the add/remove software. This way you will have all the features of this program and you will show the user where to find aplications in the future. Aditionally installing software will be more centralized in the user's mind. Sorry for my bad english.

Written by cawas the 11 May 09 at 12:05.

Rather show it working than trying to predict how long it will take. The bar itself should already not freeze and be a reference for "remaining" time, but if it's not working there's clearly already an issue for calculating the total / remaining info. Important to remember that this can't be just a clock and it MUST freeze if a bug occurs.

Rather show it working than trying to predict how long it will take. The bar itself should already not freeze and be a reference for "remaining" time, but if it's not working there's clearly already an issue for calculating the total / remaining info. Important to remember that this can't be just a clock and it MUST freeze if a bug occurs.

Written by lawenlerk the 3 Jan 09 at 15:49.

The duration of the opening animation has to be reduced (to around 100 or less), but not necessarily disabled as the animation serves the purpose of amusing people too.

The duration of the opening animation has to be reduced (to around 100 or less), but not necessarily disabled as the animation serves the purpose of amusing people too.

Written by pepperpupper the 14 Jan 09 at 12:41.

Alternatively remove the opening animation completely, and use only the close animation...

Alternatively remove the opening animation completely, and use only the close animation...

Written by m.lettner the 11 Feb 09 at 11:58.

Just use a nice simple animations like Vista does for opening and closing applications. Then also reduced duration values can be used without glitches in the animation.

Changing the animations and their durations is one of the first things I change on a fresh ubuntu installation. And I'm sure most people would we happier with simpler animations.

Just use a nice simple animations like Vista does for opening and closing applications. Then also reduced duration values can be used without glitches in the animation. Changing the animations and their durations is one of the first things I change on a fresh ubuntu installation. And I'm sure most people would we happier with simpler animations.

Written by snadrus the 5 Mar 08 at 23:45.

Make a GUI for the management of the mice, screens, graphic card, keybords etc...

Make a GUI for the management of the mice, screens, graphic card, keybords etc...

Written by BayerBear the 17 Aug 09 at 18:35.

A program functionality that pops up when more than one screen, mouse and/or keyboard are connected or present. Gives the user a choice between the standard 'extended desktop' functionality, and making a new desktop session where the specified keyboard and/or mouse are channeled/piped. Also implement 'swap'-hot keys for swapping mouse and/or keyboard.

Hot-key example: AltGr+M(or something) makes the first mouse that clicks both rigth and left button at the same time swap to the screen were the keyboard entry was made. A keyboard 'swap'-hot key for selecting another screen (bringing the nested mouse with it or not) would be easy.

Of course, system administrator must have the ability to lock HIDs to specific screens.

A program functionality that pops up when more than one screen, mouse and/or keyboard are connected or present. Gives the user a choice between the standard 'extended desktop' functionality, and making a new desktop session where the specified keyboard and/or mouse are channeled/piped. Also implement 'swap'-hot keys for swapping mouse and/or keyboard. Hot-key example: AltGr+M(or something) makes the first mouse that clicks both rigth and left button at the same time swap to the screen were the keyboard entry was made. A keyboard 'swap'-hot key for selecting another screen (bringing the nested mouse with it or not) would be easy. Of course, system administrator must have the ability to lock HIDs to specific screens.

Written by qinjuehang the 20 Jun 09 at 14:37.

It would be harder to implement than seperate X sessions, but would be better sandboxed, and one user has no way of affecting another no matter how good a hacker he is.

It would be harder to implement than seperate X sessions, but would be better sandboxed, and one user has no way of affecting another no matter how good a hacker he is.

Written by thonar the 1 Feb 10 at 10:02.

2 x server session that works regardless each other on 2 different monitors.

2 x server session that works regardless each other on 2 different monitors.

Written by Lachu the 20 Jun 10 at 06:49.

Create Ubuntu Home Server(or Multiple workspace) distribution. It would be worked as think client server or just as multi seat desktop.

It would be also simple to configure this distribution as a media server.

Create Ubuntu Home Server(or Multiple workspace) distribution. It would be worked as think client server or just as multi seat desktop. It would be also simple to configure this distribution as a media server.

Written by testian the 18 Nov 10 at 11:44.

users should be able to configure their multiseat-configuration by "drawing" a mathematical graph that displays which input device points to which pointer, which session and finally which monitor. The advantages of a graph are that you can easily model N:M relations (a session can run on multiple monitors, but multiple sessions can also run on one monitor).

See comments for details

users should be able to configure their multiseat-configuration by "drawing" a mathematical graph that displays which input device points to which pointer, which session and finally which monitor. The advantages of a graph are that you can easily model N:M relations (a session can run on multiple monitors, but multiple sessions can also run on one monitor). See comments for details

Written by Mykro the 10 Oct 11 at 08:22.

Full support for N screen * M input multiseat seems to be taking way too long. Most people want just 2 screens and 2 keyboards. We need to start somewhere, let's target the simplest scenario first.

Full support for N screen * M input multiseat seems to be taking way too long. Most people want just 2 screens and 2 keyboards. We need to start somewhere, let's target the simplest scenario first.

Written by retj the 11 Mar 08 at 18:08.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4258 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!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #4258 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.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by dragoon76 the 23 Jan 10 at 14:32.

Simple compiz config manager is a very simple and user-friendly tool to configure compiz. It gathers the most important options. None will feel lost with this tool.



On top of that let's not add an icon in the menu (in order not to overload it). The user can acces it throw Appearance prefencres if he wants more options.

Simple compiz config manager is a very simple and user-friendly tool to configure compiz. It gathers the most important options. None will feel lost with this tool. <img src="http://pi.parent.free.fr/untitled"> On top of that let's not add an icon in the menu (in order not to overload it). The user can acces it throw Appearance prefencres if <b>he wants</b> more options.

Written by Andaril the 7 Feb 10 at 17:39.

integrate it in main Appearance window. If it is installed and optionaly ofcourse.

integrate it in main Appearance window. If it is installed and optionaly ofcourse.

Written by danielt998 the 17 Feb 10 at 22:54.

replace the desktop wall with the cube when the user selects 'extra'

replace the desktop wall with the cube when the user selects 'extra'

Written by cos the 20 Feb 10 at 10:08.

The compizconfig-settings-manager package is what you want if you like experimenting with plugins and effects.
Most coming to Ubuntu to see compiz will prefer this manager to the simple one, though not many people know about it: there needs to be a quick and easy way to install it.

The compizconfig-settings-manager package is what you want if you like experimenting with plugins and effects. Most coming to Ubuntu to see compiz will prefer this manager to the simple one, though not many people know about it: there needs to be a quick and easy way to install it.