Written by descentspb the 3 May 08 at 13:18.

For example right-click on the partition and bring up it's options, where you can change the label.

For example right-click on the partition and bring up it's options, where you can change the label.

Written by pi314 the 29 Feb 08 at 13:28.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #1388 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 #1388 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 inquata the 2 Jun 10 at 07:41.

While this is not implemented, the Nautilus script »Renamer« is a nice workaround to have something for batch renaming directly in Nautilus:
http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Renamer?content=87601

Sadly, that still does not make batch renaming as easy as in Windows.

While this is not implemented, the Nautilus script »Renamer« is a nice workaround to have something for batch renaming directly in Nautilus: http://gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Renamer?content=87601 Sadly, that still does not make batch renaming as easy as in Windows.

Written by Lain_13 the 31 Jul 10 at 06:52.

There was idea in comments about it. So, here is solution to use it. This tool as powerful as GPrename but simpler and cleaner. In thunar you need to select few files and press F2 (rename from menu) to invoke it.

There was idea in comments about it. So, here is solution to use it. This tool as powerful as GPrename but simpler and cleaner. In thunar you need to select few files and press F2 (rename from menu) to invoke it.

Written by kazade the 5 May 09 at 10:24.

What I propose is that "Computer" should show all mounted disks and their mount paths and also show a small indicator which displays the used/free space for that disk.

Here is a (crappy..) image explaining what I mean:

What I propose is that "Computer" should show all mounted disks and their mount paths and also show a small indicator which displays the used/free space for that disk. Here is a (crappy..) image explaining what I mean: <a href="http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6569/computermockup.png"><img src="http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6569/computermockup.th.png" /></a>

Written by aadityabhatia the 5 May 09 at 20:52.

baobab, also known as "Disk Usage Analyzer", is an excellent tool for this purpose.

Write a plug-in to add baobab's features to Gnome's default file manager Nautilus. This plugin could be optionally enabled.

PS: Disk Usage Analyzer is located in Gnome under Applications > Accessories by default.

baobab, also known as "Disk Usage Analyzer", is an excellent tool for this purpose. Write a plug-in to add baobab's features to Gnome's default file manager Nautilus. This plugin could be optionally enabled. PS: Disk Usage Analyzer is located in Gnome under Applications > Accessories by default.

Written by egasimus the 11 May 09 at 16:33.

Also included: red border for read-only drives such as a write-once CD.

<a href="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4843/diskusage.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4843/diskusage.th.png" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a> Also included: red border for read-only drives such as a write-once CD.

Written by chareos the 12 May 09 at 14:48.

I don't like #1 because it requires a click (to go to computer) and leave the place user was before.

I'd prefer a thin usage meter in the sidebar, on the volume icons:
- always visible
- easier to read than a recoloured icon

I don't like #1 because it requires a click (to go to computer) and leave the place user was before. I'd prefer a thin usage meter in the sidebar, on the volume icons: - always visible - easier to read than a recoloured icon

Written by Cupido.87 the 12 May 09 at 16:43.

It should be like the preview for audio-files.
While hovering the icon it should show the used/free space like solution #1.

It should be like the preview for audio-files. While hovering the icon it should show the used/free space like solution #1.

Written by bryonak the 15 May 09 at 13:48.

Since we already have this in the System Monitor, why not offer a launcher icon for it in the "computer:/" folder, calling it "System Overview".
This way, one has additional easy access to CPU/RAM/network overviews as well.

Reimplementing this in via the folder icons might be duplication of effort here...

Since we already have this in the System Monitor, why not offer a launcher icon for it in the "computer:/" folder, calling it "System Overview". This way, one has additional easy access to CPU/RAM/network overviews as well. Reimplementing this in via the folder icons might be duplication of effort here...

Written by lievenmoors the 27 May 09 at 15:09.

As it is now, you can see the free space available in the status bar when you are inside a folder. But when you select a folder, only the number of items in that folder is shown. It would be possible to show the amount of space used, and the free space left for a folder, whenever you select that folder. If you select multiple folders, you would get the total sum. When nothing is selected, you can still show the information for the folder you're in.

It would be nice to see all mount points in "Computer", and they could be treated as regular folders. You would see the disk usage information in the status bar whenever you select them. And when nothing is selected in "Computer", you would see the grand total of all mount points.

As it is now, you can see the free space available in the status bar when you are inside a folder. But when you select a folder, only the number of items in that folder is shown. It would be possible to show the amount of space used, and the free space left for a folder, whenever you select that folder. If you select multiple folders, you would get the total sum. When nothing is selected, you can still show the information for the folder you're in. It would be nice to see all mount points in "Computer", and they could be treated as regular folders. You would see the disk usage information in the status bar whenever you select them. And when nothing is selected in "Computer", you would see the grand total of all mount points.

Written by junk the 18 Jul 09 at 07:55.

Read values from the command df and show a summary of each mounted device together with a bar showing occupied space in Ubuntu file explorer (something like the Vista Computer view).

Just noticed, what I'm looking for is actually the File Systems tab in System Monitor integrated in Ubuntu file explorer for a simple and quick view.

Read values from the command df and show a summary of each mounted device together with a bar showing occupied space in Ubuntu file explorer (something like the Vista Computer view). Just noticed, what I'm looking for is actually the File Systems tab in System Monitor integrated in Ubuntu file explorer for a simple and quick view.

Written by lifesf the 14 Jan 11 at 19:26.

Adding a visual, bar of some sort to let users quickly know the current space usage of the HDDs, USB keys, and letting know with text the exact usage information.

Adding a visual, bar of some sort to let users quickly know the current space usage of the HDDs, USB keys, and letting know with text the exact usage information.

Written by diegoj the 30 Dec 08 at 12:57.

Goal: integration on Nautilus of some common tasks.

Nautilus should perform these actions over removable devices (like pen drive and USB disks).

+ Basic tasks:
- Change the name of the disk.
- Format the disk with FAT, ext3, ext4 or NTFS.
- Show % of free space in disk.
- Perform a file system check or scandisk over the file system.
- Show hardware propierties: hardware company, etc.
- Clean hidden folders: .thumbnails, .trash, etc.

+ Advanced tasks:
- Encription of the disk.
- Make the disk have a quota (to warn users when using more space than configured).
- Make a USB live disk with Ubuntu.
- Make a backup of the disk.
- Index files for faster file searching.

All this tasks should be "centralized" in Nautilus to avoid using multiple programs to do them.

Goal: integration on Nautilus of some common tasks. Nautilus should perform these actions over removable devices (like pen drive and USB disks). + Basic tasks: - Change the name of the disk. - Format the disk with FAT, ext3, ext4 or NTFS. - Show % of free space in disk. - Perform a file system check or scandisk over the file system. - Show hardware propierties: hardware company, etc. - Clean hidden folders: .thumbnails, .trash, etc. + Advanced tasks: - Encription of the disk. - Make the disk have a quota (to warn users when using more space than configured). - Make a USB live disk with Ubuntu. - Make a backup of the disk. - Index files for faster file searching. All this tasks should be "centralized" in Nautilus to avoid using multiple programs to do them.

Written by asashnov the 14 Jan 09 at 02:54.

Those tasks:

* disk format
* change disk label
* disk backup
* check disk

1) is not related to "file management";
2) requires 'root' privelegues.

So it is better to implement it as separated application, some thing like "Disk Manager".

Those tasks: * disk format * change disk label * disk backup * check disk 1) is not related to "file management"; 2) requires 'root' privelegues. So it is better to implement it as separated application, some thing like "Disk Manager".

Written by torkiano the 14 Jan 09 at 06:43.

A New, Easy To Use Disk Formatter For GNOME

GParted is an excellent GNOME program for editing partitions, changing file-systems, and performing related disk tasks. However, GParted is not exactly the ideal program for new Linux users to familiarize themselves with if all they want to do is format a USB drive or external storage device. Fortunately, a new GNOME utility has come about that supersedes GFloppy and is designed to be a simple yet powerful disk formatting utility: GNOME Format.

Webpage: http://live.gnome.org/gnome-format

See a review here: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=gnome_format&num=1

A New, Easy To Use Disk Formatter For GNOME GParted is an excellent GNOME program for editing partitions, changing file-systems, and performing related disk tasks. However, GParted is not exactly the ideal program for new Linux users to familiarize themselves with if all they want to do is format a USB drive or external storage device. Fortunately, a new GNOME utility has come about that supersedes GFloppy and is designed to be a simple yet powerful disk formatting utility: GNOME Format. Webpage: http://live.gnome.org/gnome-format See a review here: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=gnome_format&num=1

Written by matsonfamily the 15 Jan 09 at 01:09.

I don't know how a frightening GParted would be to a new Ubuntu user compared to the Disk Management in microsoft's windows (c), but I think it would be a good tool to do these tasks.... I guess it would be a quick fix to just install it by default.

I don't know how a frightening GParted would be to a new Ubuntu user compared to the Disk Management in microsoft's windows (c), but I think it would be a good tool to do these tasks.... I guess it would be a quick fix to just install it by default.

Written by diegoj the 23 Jan 09 at 22:34.

It could be easy and useful to open Gparted on selecting some actions on Nautilus like "formatting USB pen-drive", or "changing the name of the disk".

Maybe a temporal solution to that problem.

It could be easy and useful to open Gparted on selecting some actions on Nautilus like "formatting USB pen-drive", or "changing the name of the disk". Maybe a temporal solution to that problem.

Written by diegoj the 26 Jan 09 at 15:36.

From the web of DeviceKit:
DeviceKit is a simple system service that a) can enumerate devices; b) emits signals when devices are added removed; c) provides a way to merge device information / quirks onto devices. It is designed to partially replace hal and overcome some of the design limitiations of hal. DeviceKit functionality is provided in the form of dbus services on the system bus.

NOTE: proposed by bpepple in comments.

From the web of <a href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Features/DeviceKit">DeviceKit</a>: DeviceKit is a simple system service that a) can enumerate devices; b) emits signals when devices are added removed; c) provides a way to merge device information / quirks onto devices. It is designed to partially replace hal and overcome some of the design limitiations of hal. DeviceKit functionality is provided in the form of dbus services on the system bus. NOTE: proposed by <a href="http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/contributor/bpepple/">bpepple</a> in comments.

Written by radioxid the 22 Apr 10 at 22:08.

Because the inconvenience is that the copy can break at any advanced or random time.

The best is to stop the copy at the beginning or at least to offer to avoid the files too large during the copy.

Because the inconvenience is that the copy can break at any advanced or random time. The best is to stop the copy at the beginning or at least to offer to avoid the files too large during the copy.

Written by Lachu the 24 Apr 10 at 07:42.

System should first try to reserve space for file, when may be copied to removable device. It will reduces IO operations and resolves this matter.

System should first try to reserve space for file, when may be copied to removable device. It will reduces IO operations and resolves this matter.

Written by rnerwein the 28 Apr 10 at 06:15.

if the warning will be implemented then there should also be
a posibilty to swicht this of by user account.

if the warning will be implemented then there should also be a posibilty to swicht this of by user account.

Written by thiagomoraesp the 28 Apr 10 at 14:01.

We need to explain to the user that this is a filesystem limitation and not a ubuntu limitation :)

We need to explain to the user that this is a filesystem limitation and not a ubuntu limitation :)

Written by gumshore the 28 Apr 10 at 23:23.

If the OS told the user that there is a limitation, thats fine, but chances are, the user still wants to copy the file. If we could display a dialog that offered to use file-roller or gzip or whatever to make an uncompressed archive of the file, and split it up, a user on a M$ computer could un-archive it with either WinR@R or 7-zip.

If the OS told the user that there is a limitation, thats fine, but chances are, the user still wants to copy the file. If we could display a dialog that offered to use file-roller or gzip or whatever to make an uncompressed archive of the file, and split it up, a user on a M$ computer could un-archive it with either WinR@R or 7-zip.

Written by robheus the 29 Apr 10 at 06:46.

The problem does not just show up when copying, since also when dowloading a file to a FAT file system, this could happen. Also, somewhat unrelated, on file systems which DO facilitate large files, the writing or copying of a file onto such a filesystem might break, because of a device (external USB harddisk) might be too slow.
Also a warning against that (having to wait an hour for a copy which still fails feels miserable) should be issued.

The solution would require two parts:
1. The tools that do such kind of copying (including file download) should warn against the breaking of the copy due to characteristics of the device and/or filesystem, and direct the user to utilize in that case another, better equipped tool.

2. Create a utility that can both split a file in (user definable, but with a good default value that depends on the filesystem in question) chunks/parts, and later join them together when doing the reverse transaction (for example: split with the option -j to join, and the option -s to split). As a command line option, offer also compression of the file to be written. Have the tool also resumable, so that it can resume a broken partial write, and/or have it check for the actual amount of the file written, and delay as necessary the copying if the device to write on is too slow to keep up.

3. Implement this also in other copy tools, like download managers, FTP, etc.

The problem does not just show up when copying, since also when dowloading a file to a FAT file system, this could happen. Also, somewhat unrelated, on file systems which DO facilitate large files, the writing or copying of a file onto such a filesystem might break, because of a device (external USB harddisk) might be too slow. Also a warning against that (having to wait an hour for a copy which still fails feels miserable) should be issued. The solution would require two parts: 1. The tools that do such kind of copying (including file download) should warn against the breaking of the copy due to characteristics of the device and/or filesystem, and direct the user to utilize in that case another, better equipped tool. 2. Create a utility that can both split a file in (user definable, but with a good default value that depends on the filesystem in question) chunks/parts, and later join them together when doing the reverse transaction (for example: split with the option -j to join, and the option -s <size> to split). As a command line option, offer also compression of the file to be written. Have the tool also resumable, so that it can resume a broken partial write, and/or have it check for the actual amount of the file written, and delay as necessary the copying if the device to write on is too slow to keep up. 3. Implement this also in other copy tools, like download managers, FTP, etc.

Written by DaVince the 14 May 10 at 22:57.

This means the Linux filesystem driver for FAT32 will handle the split files differently by showing, and reading, the split parts of the file as a single "normal" file.

Users of other OSes (like Windows) would see the split files instead.

This means the Linux filesystem driver for FAT32 will handle the split files differently by showing, and reading, the split parts of the file as a single "normal" file. Users of other OSes (like Windows) would see the split files instead.

Written by elypter the 27 May 10 at 18:51.

of cause with a warning and with an option to convert files.
Depending on the device a warning that most mp3players or cameras only work with fat

of cause with a warning and with an option to convert files. Depending on the device a warning that most mp3players or cameras only work with fat

Written by mitzampt the 14 Feb 11 at 13:20.

Offer as solution packing into smaller archives if the user only needs to store the file

Offer as solution packing into smaller archives if the user only needs to store the file

Written by ironfisher the 23 Mar 10 at 15:52.

Nautilus can have some plugins to get the progress status and show a progressbar on the file (below or wherever)

For example: A plugin may get from Transmission the percent number of the progress for the file. This progress is shown as a progressbar below the file

Nautilus can have some plugins to get the progress status and show a progressbar on the file (below or wherever) For example: A plugin may get from Transmission the percent number of the progress for the file. This progress is shown as a progressbar below the file

Written by ironfisher the 23 Mar 10 at 15:55.

Transmission, for example, tells Nautilus to show a progress bar as the file is not completed.

Transmission, for example, tells Nautilus to show a progress bar as the file is not completed.

Written by michele74 the 23 Mar 10 at 19:23.

A simple way to do this, is that other programs like web browsers and download manager write an additional file, for example, with extension ".download" and a dot prefix.
This file should be like a conf/ini file, with lines like "progress=59%".
When download finished, the file is deleted.

A simple way to do this, is that other programs like web browsers and download manager write an additional file, for example, with extension ".download" and a dot prefix. This file should be like a conf/ini file, with lines like "progress=59%". When download finished, the file is deleted.

Written by la_serpe the 23 Mar 10 at 20:00.

Use a different icon for "files in progress" so it would be clear that the file is currently being downloaded. Let the browses download plugin to do the rest.

Use a different icon for "files in progress" so it would be clear that the file is currently being downloaded. Let the browses download plugin to do the rest.

Written by matyy the 25 Mar 10 at 10:50.

Well I am not really clear about the technical side of it all, so someone else has to "refine" it. My idea is that it should be a consistent solution for all kind of file transfers - accessible for a lot of download programs and file browsers. A solution just for transmission and nautilus wouldn't be much more than a dirty hack.

When you have a daemon that controls all file transfers it can manage the download status and send notifications when downloads are done. This could also solve idea 24057 ( http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/24057/ ).

The best would be if you could configure everything at one place than - tell it where progress bars are shown, when it should send notifications and so on.

Well I am not really clear about the technical side of it all, so someone else has to "refine" it. My idea is that it should be a consistent solution for all kind of file transfers - accessible for a lot of download programs and file browsers. A solution just for transmission and nautilus wouldn't be much more than a dirty hack. When you have a daemon that controls all file transfers it can manage the download status and send notifications when downloads are done. This could also solve idea 24057 ( http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/24057/ ). The best would be if you could configure everything at one place than - tell it where progress bars are shown, when it should send notifications and so on. <img src="http://www.fishclan.net/matyy/ftd.png" WIDTH=900 HEIGHT=300>

Written by forteller the 28 Mar 10 at 17:14.

This is a fantastic idea, but some people might not like the way it looks in this mockup. Some would like to have a progress bar underneath the file, some would like a bar on top of the icon, some might rather want the percentage shown on top of the icon, or in a small badge in the top right corner of the icon, etc.. It should be easy for theme creators to change the look and feel of this.

This is a fantastic idea, but some people might not like the way it looks in this mockup. Some would like to have a progress bar underneath the file, some would like a bar on top of the icon, some might rather want the percentage shown on top of the icon, or in a small badge in the top right corner of the icon, etc.. It should be easy for theme creators to change the look and feel of this.

Written by sllih the 30 Mar 10 at 19:48.

Add target size as additional metadata of files or directories. Then show and update progress bar by the difference between target and actual size.
For example, the target size is 10MB and the actual size is 5MB, so the progress is 50%. This could work even if downloading is paused, postponed or abandoned.

Add target size as additional metadata of files or directories. Then show and update progress bar by the difference between target and actual size. For example, the target size is 10MB and the actual size is 5MB, so the progress is 50%. This could work even if downloading is paused, postponed or abandoned.

Written by a.shaferov the 22 Apr 10 at 13:52.

Extended attributes:
- downloaded_from
- downloaded_percent
- downloaded_by - application which downloads this file of dir. To use in context menu.

Update attributes from download manager (or torrent client).
Simple plugin to display info from xattrs.

Extended attributes: - downloaded_from - downloaded_percent - downloaded_by - application which downloads this file of dir. To use in context menu. Update attributes from download manager (or torrent client). Simple plugin to display info from xattrs.

Written by elypter the 27 May 10 at 19:19.

to be able to distinguish it the download progress should be aligned to the right
eg:
_________######
instead of:
######_________

to be able to distinguish it the download progress should be aligned to the right eg: _________###### instead of: ######_________

Written by mikko.rantalainen the 29 Feb 08 at 15:49.

Suggested behavior (requires changes to both kernel and GUI):
1) User has copied some files to USB memory stick
2) User removes USB memory stick from the Ubuntu system
3) Ubuntu pops up a dialog that says: "The system has not finished writing the data to the USB device [some label here]. Please, reconnect the device and wait until the process has completed. Data on the device may be corrupted unless the process is completed." with buttons "Retry" and "Discard data".

Pressing Retry (or just connecting the USB device) should proceed to write the drive cache to the device and display a dialog on the screen until done. Hitting the "Discard" button would throw away the drive cache for that device and the data is lost. Unless the user selects that the data should be discarded, the kernel should keep the data.

Note that this should be expanded to all storage devices with any connection method used. If I have a external HDD drive attached to ESATA connector, it should behave identical to USB memory stick if the connection to storage device is lost: do not throw away my data!

Suggested behavior (requires changes to both kernel and GUI): 1) User has copied some files to USB memory stick 2) User removes USB memory stick from the Ubuntu system 3) Ubuntu pops up a dialog that says: "The system has not finished writing the data to the USB device [some label here]. Please, reconnect the device and wait until the process has completed. Data on the device may be corrupted unless the process is completed." with buttons "Retry" and "Discard data". Pressing Retry (or just connecting the USB device) should proceed to write the drive cache to the device and display a dialog on the screen until done. Hitting the "Discard" button would throw away the drive cache for that device and the data is lost. Unless the user selects that the data should be discarded, the kernel should keep the data. Note that this should be expanded to all storage devices with any connection method used. If I have a external HDD drive attached to ESATA connector, it should behave identical to USB memory stick if the connection to storage device is lost: do not throw away my data!

Written by choad the 10 Mar 09 at 15:12.

By default have the file browser view open in "My Files"



but have "home" right there in the path bar, so it's just one click away.

By default have the file browser view open in "My Files" <a href="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6537/28jkw4.png"><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6537/28jkw4.th.png" /></a> but have "home" right there in the path bar, so it's just one click away.

Written by Psycho_zs the 10 Mar 09 at 18:59.

and leave ~/ for configs stuff

and leave ~/ for configs stuff

Written by aysiu the 10 Mar 09 at 19:57.

I don't see a problem here. My home directory doesn't look like that.

I don't see a problem here. My home directory doesn't look like that.

Written by Cé the 11 Mar 09 at 11:00.

The directory ~/Documents already exist in Ubuntu, so the only change needed is the link in the "Places" menubar, and the default place when the filebrowser start.

The directory ~/Documents already exist in Ubuntu, so the only change needed is the link in the "Places" menubar, and the default place when the filebrowser start.

Written by fmorel90 the 11 Mar 09 at 14:56.

Convince developers to put their application settings under ~./config so that the Home folder looks neater even when hidden files are shown.

Convince developers to put their application settings under ~./config so that the Home folder looks neater even when hidden files are shown.

Written by zeroangelmk1 the 28 Mar 09 at 18:20.

~/.hidden is a text file which is supposed to allow the file manager to prevent certain files and folders in the home from being viewed in normal mode (unless 'view hidden files' is enabled). Mentioning this in a tip dialogue or creating a link to a program which edits this file for the user would be useful.

~/.hidden is a text file which is supposed to allow the file manager to prevent certain files and folders in the home from being viewed in normal mode (unless 'view hidden files' is enabled). Mentioning this in a tip dialogue or creating a link to a program which edits this file for the user would be useful.

Written by cheesehead the 25 Mar 09 at 00:39.

Use Gconf for many config settings. That's what it's for, it's already included in the default install, and it offers many benefits to the apps that use it. Including KDE apps (Gconf does not require Gnome).
Many upstream projects could use volunteer love to help convert from .conf files to Gconf settings.

Use Gconf for many config settings. That's what it's for, it's already included in the default install, and it offers many benefits to the apps that use it. Including KDE apps (Gconf does not require Gnome). Many upstream projects could use volunteer love to help convert from .conf files to Gconf settings.

Written by benpicco the 26 Mar 09 at 03:12.

EDIT: So just use $XDG_CONFIG_HOME
http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/basedir-spec-0.6.html

By using an environment variable, everyone can decide where the config goes - one could even set $XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/tmp/ to try something out without overwriting the existing configuration - or having multiple configs for the same application with no effort. It's a flexible solution which would be even more easy to implement. (considering applications use getenv("HOME") to determine the home folder, the only change would be to replace getenv("HOME") with getenv("XDG_CONFIG_HOME").)

EDIT: So just use $XDG_CONFIG_HOME http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/basedir-spec-0.6.html By using an environment variable, everyone can decide where the config goes - one could even set $XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/tmp/ to try something out without overwriting the existing configuration - or having multiple configs for the same application with no effort. It's a flexible solution which would be even more easy to implement. (considering applications use getenv("HOME") to determine the home folder, the only change would be to replace getenv("HOME") with getenv("XDG_CONFIG_HOME").)

Written by codexx the 1 Apr 09 at 06:08.

Either make the user folders or the autogenerated folders, have different icons.

This can be done in addition to other suggestions and i imagine be relatively simple

Either make the user folders or the autogenerated folders, have different icons. This can be done in addition to other suggestions and i imagine be relatively simple

Written by jamesisin the 7 Apr 09 at 06:26.

It certainly would help these matters if there was a simple button which would allow us to toggle hidden files on and off.

It certainly would help these matters if there was a simple button which would allow us to toggle hidden files on and off.

Written by tchalvakspam the 9 Apr 09 at 02:42.

Often app or config files and folders -can't- be moved, or renamed with a dot, or perhaps they will just be frequently auto-created even if they were moved. So we need to be able to just hide files or folders that we don't want to see ourselves, but still get used in that location by applications. Make that simple to do from the right click menu.

Often app or config files and folders -can't- be moved, or renamed with a dot, or perhaps they will just be frequently auto-created even if they were moved. So we need to be able to just hide files or folders that we don't want to see ourselves, but still get used in that location by applications. Make that simple to do from the right click menu.

Written by mykeus the 10 Oct 09 at 07:05.

I tend to edit configurations alot and one thing i did like about OSX was making use of Library Folder under each user home directory.

$HOME/.config are conforming to old standard and is it nasty.

$HOME/library not only can we eliminate the .dotfile orgy in each directory and better organize the home structure, but it would assist in user accessible files. ex. ruby gems, perl modules, skins, icons.

I tend to edit configurations alot and one thing i did like about OSX was making use of Library Folder under each user home directory. $HOME/.config are conforming to old standard and is it nasty. $HOME/library not only can we eliminate the .dotfile orgy in each directory and better organize the home structure, but it would assist in user accessible files. ex. ruby gems, perl modules, skins, icons.

Written by xeniac the 3 Oct 09 at 23:31.

Every graphical Application in Ubuntu should be conform to the Basedir Spec from the Free Desktop Project (See:
http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/latest/index.html)

* User specific config files should be stored in gconf, or in $HOME/.config

* named pipes, cache-files, and any other application data should be saved under $HOME/.local/share/$APP_NAME

Every GUI application that does not conform to this spec, should be cousiderd faulty and a bug should be reported to fix it in upstream.

Pure CLI Packages should'nt be affected by this, to preserve UNIX compatibility.

Every graphical Application in Ubuntu should be conform to the Basedir Spec from the Free Desktop Project (See: http://standards.freedesktop.org/basedir-spec/latest/index.html) * User specific config files should be stored in gconf, or in $HOME/.config * named pipes, cache-files, and any other application data should be saved under $HOME/.local/share/$APP_NAME Every GUI application that does not conform to this spec, should be cousiderd faulty and a bug should be reported to fix it in upstream. Pure CLI Packages should'nt be affected by this, to preserve UNIX compatibility.

Written by Lachu the 29 Oct 09 at 18:30.

Prevent user from removing this files/directories. Each hidden file in user home directory should been protected from being removed by user. Nautilus, Dolphin, etc. should show warning messages in this situation.

Prevent user from removing this files/directories. Each hidden file in user home directory should been protected from being removed by user. Nautilus, Dolphin, etc. should show warning messages in this situation.

Written by l3on the 6 Sep 09 at 20:50.

Insert some function calls at the Properties tab code in the Information sidebar.

Insert some function calls at the Properties tab code in the Information sidebar.

Written by matthewp the 7 Sep 09 at 16:36.

This could easily be too much information, cluttering Nautilus and making it confusing. This goes against Gnome usability principles.

Instead, a few basic fields could be picked (perhaps the "General" section?), and those could be displayed. I.e., Show the title and duration, but not framerate or resolution.

This could easily be too much information, cluttering Nautilus and making it confusing. This goes against Gnome usability principles. Instead, a few basic fields could be picked (perhaps the "General" section?), and those could be displayed. I.e., Show the title and duration, but not framerate or resolution.

Written by vhindriksen the 7 Sep 09 at 17:29.

See for example the side-bar of browsers like Firefox. So just let any code run in the sidebar (in a separate thread, so it can crash on its own). Output can be html or some specific xml, as long as perl-scripts can spit it out.

One serious problem with this solution is security, since the script is auto-run for each file/directory.

See for example the side-bar of browsers like Firefox. So just let any code run in the sidebar (in a separate thread, so it can crash on its own). Output can be html or some specific xml, as long as perl-scripts can spit it out. One serious problem with this solution is security, since the script is auto-run for each file/directory.

Written by Klau3 the 7 Sep 09 at 18:51.

In most cases, the average user doesn't need more information, possibly the framerate, but not much more.

In most cases, the average user doesn't need more information, possibly the framerate, but not much more. <img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/nautilus-information-sidebar.png" height="440" width="600" />

Written by mahajanudit the 10 Sep 09 at 10:40.

The reason firefox and songbird for that matter have become so popular because they support addons, so any additional functionality can be implemented by users.
I think nautilus is a pretty stable product in itself but it lacks user-friendly aesthetic functinality. So for that addons can be implemented.

The reason firefox and songbird for that matter have become so popular because they support addons, so any additional functionality can be implemented by users. I think nautilus is a pretty stable product in itself but it lacks user-friendly aesthetic functinality. So for that addons can be implemented.

Written by LaMeR the 10 Sep 09 at 20:18.

1. Let the user set which information to show in the sidebar.

Example options:
For one selected file show in sidebar:
- General info - similar for most file types (thumbnail, type, size,...)
- File specific info - different for most file types (for example video files info: duration, resolution, bitrate, codec,...)
- All info = General info + File specific info

For multiple selected files show in sidebar:
- General info - number of files, size of files,...
- File specific info - number of files for each selected type (6 images, 13 videos,...), size of files for each selected type,...
- All info = General info + File specific info

2. Make it possible for user to completely turn this feature off, because some users may have slower computers or want to use the sidebar for bookmarks etc.

1. Let the user set which information to show in the sidebar. Example options: For one selected file show in sidebar: - General info - similar for most file types (thumbnail, type, size,...) - File specific info - different for most file types (for example video files info: duration, resolution, bitrate, codec,...) - All info = General info + File specific info For multiple selected files show in sidebar: - General info - number of files, size of files,... - File specific info - number of files for each selected type (6 images, 13 videos,...), size of files for each selected type,... - All info = General info + File specific info 2. Make it possible for user to completely turn this feature off, because some users may have slower computers or want to use the sidebar for bookmarks etc.

Written by haran_elessar the 14 Sep 09 at 02:37.

I think that extra information is neat but it would be better if the left pane just changed automatically when I click on a file instead of having to choose "information" from the menu to see the details. the way I see it, most people like having the places view and they would have to change it to "information" each time to see the info just by left-clicking.

Now if nautilus would automatically change from places to information whenever you select a file then I think that would be very handy.

Optional extra idea: how about if that sidebar would show some other info automatically. For example, say I'm selecting many files from a folder, wouldn't it be neat if the sidebar would show me small thumbnails of all the items I have currently selected? (similar to Picasa's tray) That way it serves as a double check that I'm actually copying all the files I need. Then after pasting the sidebar would just go back to show the "places"option.

As it is right now, not many people are using that drop down menu. It's sad since now that I tried it I see it can be useful and even more if the feature you are requesting is implemented. Still, I don't think I would be using "information" as my default sidebar BUT if it was automatic as I mentioned above I think everyone will benefit from it.

what do you think? can that be done?

I think that extra information is neat but it would be better if the left pane just changed automatically when I click on a file instead of having to choose "information" from the menu to see the details. the way I see it, most people like having the places view and they would have to change it to "information" each time to see the info just by left-clicking. Now if nautilus would automatically change from places to information whenever you select a file then I think that would be very handy. Optional extra idea: how about if that sidebar would show some other info automatically. For example, say I'm selecting many files from a folder, wouldn't it be neat if the sidebar would show me small thumbnails of all the items I have currently selected? (similar to Picasa's tray) That way it serves as a double check that I'm actually copying all the files I need. Then after pasting the sidebar would just go back to show the "places"option. As it is right now, not many people are using that drop down menu. It's sad since now that I tried it I see it can be useful and even more if the feature you are requesting is implemented. Still, I don't think I would be using "information" as my default sidebar BUT if it was automatic as I mentioned above I think everyone will benefit from it. what do you think? can that be done? edit: As some users have suggested this feature should be configurable, allowing users to turn it off completely, showing only certain kind of information and generally behaving like users want it to behave.

Written by daashali the 14 Sep 09 at 05:55.

I think its better if nautilus can have the second pane like Krusader.This can increase productivity significantly. But implementing the second pane without proper shortcut keys like Dolphin is terrible.

I think its better if nautilus can have the second pane like Krusader.This can increase productivity significantly. But implementing the second pane without proper shortcut keys like Dolphin is terrible.

Written by daashali the 14 Sep 09 at 06:02.

I think its better to implement a second side bar on the left side for the purpose of showing information an previews. changing the sidebar functionality every time you want to view the information or traverse through file system is not such a good idea in my opinion.

I think its better to implement a second side bar on the left side for the purpose of showing information an previews. changing the sidebar functionality every time you want to view the information or traverse through file system is not such a good idea in my opinion.

Written by daas88 the 14 Sep 09 at 20:16.

When using the places view it would be nice to have a small area for basic information in the lower part of the side pane. For example: file size, format, resolution, duration, framerate. Of course, it would depend on the file format.
And in my opinion no thumbnails or icons are needed, because nautilus already shows them.

When using the places view it would be nice to have a small area for basic information in the lower part of the side pane. For example: file size, format, resolution, duration, framerate. Of course, it would depend on the file format. And in my opinion no thumbnails or icons are needed, because nautilus already shows them.

Written by alx321 the 4 Oct 09 at 08:50.

Many ubuntu users don't even know that it is possible to change the content of the sidebar. The dropdown menu is very unhandy.
I propose to replace it by tabs with small icons and make it dynamic. That is, you can drag the tabs to another position, so that, for example, 'information' is shown beneath 'places' or in a second sidebar at the right or lower border.

Many ubuntu users don't even know that it is possible to change the content of the sidebar. The dropdown menu is very unhandy. I propose to replace it by tabs with small icons and make it dynamic. That is, you can drag the tabs to another position, so that, for example, 'information' is shown beneath 'places' or in a second sidebar at the right or lower border.

Written by billdotson the 4 Oct 09 at 17:15.

Combine "Use the Code" solution with the option to configure it.

Combine "Use the Code" solution with the option to configure it.

Written by oliver-joos the 5 Oct 09 at 14:23.

I propose to add a Nautilus option to pop up a light yellow bubble with basic file info when the mouse rests on an icon for a second or so.
The option should be very simple: on/off or none/brief/verbose. The file-type decides what info is shown.

Advantages:
* no mouse click needed
* no second/dynamic/changing pane needed
* plays well together with the audio preview feature
* the mouse is on one icon at a time => the info is clearly related

I propose to add a Nautilus option to pop up a light yellow bubble with basic file info when the mouse rests on an icon for a second or so. The option should be very simple: on/off or none/brief/verbose. The file-type decides what info is shown. Advantages: * no mouse click needed * no second/dynamic/changing pane needed * plays well together with the audio preview feature * the mouse is on one icon at a time => the info is clearly related

Written by Klau3 the 20 Apr 10 at 19:56.

The “Nautilus Further Actions Menu” shows different actions depending on the files you have selected or the way you have selected them. If you choose several pictures, you see the menu as shown in the mock-up.

THE MENU SHOULD ACT CONTENT AWARE!

To downsize the selected pictures you only have to right click on them -> 'Further Actions' -> 'Resize...'. A small window appears where you can select the most common settings. There you can set the overall size of all selected files after conversion (mockup upper corner right).

It is enough to click on the drop-down menu to alter the pre-determined final size of your file to fit it into a specific aspect ratio. The lower part of the window changes and you can select the settings you need – “Keep Aspect Ratio”, “Scale Unit” (percentages, centimeter, pixels, etc.).

It is important to keep options at a minimalistic level and to offer only options that are really necessary. Structure should also be clear and logical. Pre-settings are to be selected in such a way as to lead average users to their goals with a high certainty. The possible actions they can select from should make sense and take into account file type and combination of selected files.

<img src="http://nureineidee.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/nautilus-further-actions-menu.png" alt="Nautilus - Further Action Menu" /> The “Nautilus Further Actions Menu” shows different actions depending on the files you have selected or the way you have selected them. If you choose several pictures, you see the menu as shown in the mock-up. THE MENU SHOULD ACT CONTENT AWARE! To downsize the selected pictures you only have to right click on them -> 'Further Actions' -> 'Resize...'. A small window appears where you can select the most common settings. There you can set the overall size of all selected files after conversion (mockup upper corner right). It is enough to click on the drop-down menu to alter the pre-determined final size of your file to fit it into a specific aspect ratio. The lower part of the window changes and you can select the settings you need – “Keep Aspect Ratio”, “Scale Unit” (percentages, centimeter, pixels, etc.). It is important to keep options at a minimalistic level and to offer only options that are really necessary. Structure should also be clear and logical. Pre-settings are to be selected in such a way as to lead average users to their goals with a high certainty. The possible actions they can select from should make sense and take into account file type and combination of selected files. PDF: Merge, Split, Rotate, Convert to, Compress, Send to PIC: Convert to, Resize, Compress, Send to Office Format: Convert to, Compress, Send to

Written by Klau3 the 20 Apr 10 at 19:59.

This would make the right click menu clearer and easier to read – little used elements would not show straight away.

This would make the right click menu clearer and easier to read – little used elements would not show straight away.

Written by kp.stolk the 26 Apr 10 at 10:13.

Mabye we could just click 'copy' if we want to copy, if we want to 'copy to' there should be an sub menu right to the copy menu so you can click the submenu 'copy -> copy to'.

And the 'move to' should be right under the 'cut' menu, so we get: 'cut -> move to'.

this deletes 2 object from the submenu wich frees up some space and makes it more organised, and the 'Further Actions Menu' could be useful for the rest of the actions already proposed.(like convert, rezise etc.)

Afterall we have 1 less entry in the menu instead of 1 extra!

Mabye we could just click 'copy' if we want to copy, if we want to 'copy to' there should be an sub menu right to the copy menu so you can click the submenu 'copy -> copy to'. And the 'move to' should be right under the 'cut' menu, so we get: 'cut -> move to'. this deletes 2 object from the submenu wich frees up some space and makes it more organised, and the 'Further Actions Menu' could be useful for the rest of the actions already proposed.(like convert, rezise etc.) Afterall we have 1 less entry in the menu instead of 1 extra!

Written by ataide.carlos the 29 Apr 10 at 10:33.

Move all those options to a File Operations Menu.

If you just want to Copy/Move/Open then use the default Nautilus menu.
If the File selected is to be modifyied in any way, then you'd use this menu.

This would make the menu a bit "cleaner".

Move all those options to a File Operations Menu. If you just want to Copy/Move/Open then use the default Nautilus menu. If the File selected is to be modifyied in any way, then you'd use this menu. This would make the menu a bit "cleaner".

Written by lroder the 4 May 10 at 14:15.

I think this would be an excellent addition. For myself, I often find that I need to do a 'mass convert' of several photos taken from a hi-res camera to something more useable on a website. What's important to me is image resolution as well as size.

Windows XP had a Powertool called Image convert or something like that which let you change image resolution. It had a fair UI - not great, but functional. If you right clicked on an image or group of images, one of the options was 'resize pictures'. A handy tool.

I think this would be an excellent addition. For myself, I often find that I need to do a 'mass convert' of several photos taken from a hi-res camera to something more useable on a website. What's important to me is image resolution as well as size. Windows XP had a Powertool called Image convert or something like that which let you change image resolution. It had a fair UI - not great, but functional. If you right clicked on an image or group of images, one of the options was 'resize pictures'. A handy tool.

Written by chris_c the 12 May 10 at 06:56.

http://open.vitaminap.it/en/nautilus_pyextensions.htm

extending something like this (a simple python script) to your needs is not difficult and fun!

http://open.vitaminap.it/en/nautilus_pyextensions.htm extending something like this (a simple python script) to your needs is not difficult and fun!

Written by Penguin Guy the 16 May 10 at 16:19.

A lot of users never use half the features in the menu - allow the user to hide individual items.

A lot of users never use half the features in the menu - allow the user to hide individual items.