Written by turbolad the 11 Jan 13 at 13:40.

When you open the Software Centre, a reminder to leave reviews would be helpful, with an option to dismiss the message.

Example: you installed 4 apps using the Software Centre. The first page of the Software Centre could have a little reminder somewhere, saying something like: "Please leave a review for these apps you installed", listing the apps you have installed and not yet reviewed, with a "dismiss" button to discard the reminder.

EDIT: it's easy to forget to leave reviews, especially when you're busy and plan to review the app later or after a few days of actually using the app. A reminder message of some kind would definitely be helpful.

When you open the Software Centre, a reminder to leave reviews would be helpful, with an option to dismiss the message. Example: you installed 4 apps using the Software Centre. The first page of the Software Centre could have a little reminder somewhere, saying something like: "Please leave a review for these apps you installed", listing the apps you have installed and not yet reviewed, with a "dismiss" button to discard the reminder. EDIT: it's easy to forget to leave reviews, especially when you're busy and plan to review the app later or after a few days of actually using the app. A reminder message of some kind would definitely be helpful.

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 marbertone the 4 Dec 10 at 18:20.

the solution is that the tool will go to folder 'prg' even by typing 'cd rpg'.
I think it could be a very useful tool. And I think it's in the mainstream tendence to let programs 'understand' human, not viceversa.
M.A.

the solution is that the tool will go to folder 'prg' even by typing 'cd rpg'. I think it could be a very useful tool. And I think it's in the mainstream tendence to let programs 'understand' human, not viceversa. M.A.

Written by javaherd the 3 Jan 11 at 00:46.

Disable for scripts, like the ! history command

Disable for scripts, like the ! history command

Written by alms66 the 7 Dec 11 at 21:55.

Organize the font packages into Free and Restricted packages.

Also, remove any fonts from "Ubuntu Restricted Extras"

Have 2 basic font packages in Software Center, or the option for those that want more fine tuning, they can dig down into all the 100 or so packages and deal with them on a one-by-one basis.

Free Fonts Only (installs/removes all free font packages)

Restricted Fonts Only (installs/removes all restricted font packages)

Organize the font packages into Free and Restricted packages. Also, remove any fonts from "Ubuntu Restricted Extras" Have 2 basic font packages in Software Center, or the option for those that want more fine tuning, they can dig down into all the 100 or so packages and deal with them on a one-by-one basis. Free Fonts Only (installs/removes all free font packages) Restricted Fonts Only (installs/removes all restricted font packages)

Written by cheesehead the 8 Dec 11 at 15:32.

See the fonts first, then click-to-install.

See the fonts first, then click-to-install.

Written by Spitfire 95 the 12 Dec 11 at 17:56.

Add a GtkImage Widget between the label for the font and the remove button in the fonts list on the Fonts category in the Ubuntu Software-Center.

Add a GtkImage Widget between the label for the font and the remove button in the fonts list on the Fonts category in the Ubuntu Software-Center.

Written by turbolad the 5 Jul 10 at 16:33.

By default, in the next release of Ubuntu and thereafter, automatically synchronise the computer's clock over the Internet. This has several benefits: Ubuntu needs less configuration after install, newbies have the time kept accurate without any intervention, it's one less thing to remember when you install Ubuntu and so on.

Having everything ready and set up for users makes them feel more comfortable using Ubuntu. It is said that Ubuntu "just works", which is what people like. No hassle, no fuss.

By default, in the next release of Ubuntu and thereafter, automatically synchronise the computer's clock over the Internet. This has several benefits: Ubuntu needs less configuration after install, newbies have the time kept accurate without any intervention, it's one less thing to remember when you install Ubuntu and so on. Having everything ready and set up for users makes them feel more comfortable using Ubuntu. It is said that Ubuntu "just works", which is what people like. No hassle, no fuss.

Written by benoyanthony the 7 Jul 10 at 11:41.

This option should be given as optional option because every user did not use internet on daily basis.

This option should be given as optional option because every user did not use internet on daily basis.

Written by Cityscape the 12 Jul 10 at 18:27.

Include this option as a check box when the user chooses his/her location on the world map.

Include this option as a check box when the user chooses his/her location on the world map.

Written by AndersLund2011 the 8 Apr 11 at 08:46.

Integrate the software centre into dash, so that it is possible to install a program directly from the dash.

Integrate the software centre into dash, so that it is possible to install a program directly from the dash.

Written by Kasoroth the 17 Jul 11 at 18:26.

The main page of the Dash currently has four application icons on its bottom row:
Browse the Web
View Photos
Check Email
Listen to Music

All of these tasks launch default applications that users are likely to have on their launcher already anyway, making this area quite redundant.

I would suggest replacing these 4 icons (or leaving them and adding a third row of icons) with:
Ubuntu Software Center
System Settings (which is not very discoverable where it is now)
Ubuntu One (Synchronize data between computers)
Printing (or Help)

These are all things that most users will not need to access frequently enough to warrant a place on the launcher, but they should be in a place that is easily discoverable by a new user, and they should be in a place that is consistent, so they can be conveniently referred to when trying to assist new users without worrying that the user may have moved or removed them. The main page of the Dash seems perfectly suited for this role.

The main page of the Dash currently has four application icons on its bottom row: Browse the Web View Photos Check Email Listen to Music All of these tasks launch default applications that users are likely to have on their launcher already anyway, making this area quite redundant. I would suggest replacing these 4 icons (or leaving them and adding a third row of icons) with: Ubuntu Software Center System Settings (which is not very discoverable where it is now) Ubuntu One (Synchronize data between computers) Printing (or Help) These are all things that most users will not need to access frequently enough to warrant a place on the launcher, but they should be in a place that is easily discoverable by a new user, and they should be in a place that is consistent, so they can be conveniently referred to when trying to assist new users without worrying that the user may have moved or removed them. The main page of the Dash seems perfectly suited for this role.

Written by grofaty the 18 Apr 09 at 11:05.

Add info about the name of last person that has added command.

Add info about the name of last person that has added command.

Written by grofaty the 18 Apr 09 at 11:06.

When new comment is added add new comment icon at front of the "See the x comments or propose a solution" info text.

When new comment is added add new comment icon at front of the "See the x comments or propose a solution" info text.

Written by jamesisin the 18 Apr 09 at 21:55.

As in the forums where newly commented/suggested items appear at the top in bold, add a method to sort in My Dashboard which will perform this useful sorting by these two criteria (new solutions added to an idea and new comments added to an idea thread).

As in the forums where newly commented/suggested items appear at the top in bold, add a method to sort in My Dashboard which will perform this useful sorting by these two criteria (new solutions added to an idea and new comments added to an idea thread).

Written by Afroman10496 the 6 Aug 09 at 20:15.

Totally change the interface of it to show more info, telling average users simple but important info and enhancing it with features like:

- Show the importance of the update, with colored circles or boxes showing how important it is

- Group them into tabs (according to their sub-menu in the Gnome Menu's hierarchy), like [Overview][Accessories][Games][Graphics] and so on.

- Tell the users the new features of the upgrade

- Tell the users if the update will require any restarts of anything in advance.

Totally change the interface of it to show more info, telling average users simple but important info and enhancing it with features like: - Show the importance of the update, with colored circles or boxes showing how important it is - Group them into tabs (according to their sub-menu in the Gnome Menu's hierarchy), like [Overview][Accessories][Games][Graphics] and so on. - Tell the users the new features of the upgrade - Tell the users if the update will require any restarts of anything in advance.

Written by Rodrigo the 7 Aug 09 at 16:34.

Looking at the ideas of the past days I came across one that pointed me towards this:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AppCenter
please have a look.
I think is a great idea.

Looking at the ideas of the past days I came across one that pointed me towards this: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/AppCenter please have a look. I think is a great idea.

Written by chrismounce the 12 Aug 09 at 23:27.

Most users don't need to know the names of all the packages that are being upgraded. It might make things look less scary if, say, all the security-related updates were lumped together into one item in the Update Manager. And not just group those updates together -- I mean *completely hide* the names of all the security-related upgrades, so the user only sees *one* security-related item in the list.

Power users should still be able to get a list of what each update contains. But regular users shouldn't be overwhelmed with 50 different package names, when all they need to know is that there's 37 MB of system upgrades, 2 MB of security patches, and a new version of Firefox.

Most users don't need to know the names of all the packages that are being upgraded. It might make things look less scary if, say, all the security-related updates were lumped together into one item in the Update Manager. And not just group those updates together -- I mean *completely hide* the names of all the security-related upgrades, so the user only sees *one* security-related item in the list. Power users should still be able to get a list of what each update contains. But regular users shouldn't be overwhelmed with 50 different package names, when all they need to know is that there's 37 MB of system upgrades, 2 MB of security patches, and a new version of Firefox.

Written by darkerego the 16 Aug 09 at 07:27.

When you go to install programs or updates, they are not in order, which could cause someone to possibly install the wrong upgrade or application that may cause problems in the future. I propose that categories should be made organize data so you can find exactly what you're looking for.

When you go to install programs or updates, they are not in order, which could cause someone to possibly install the wrong upgrade or application that may cause problems in the future. I propose that categories should be made organize data so you can find exactly what you're looking for.

Written by Penguin Guy the 16 Aug 09 at 18:18.

AppCenter is quite a neat idea, they should work on an option for that to update just before the computer shuts down rather than slowing your computer down while you're using it. This option should be disabled by default.

AppCenter is quite a neat idea, they should work on an option for that to update just before the computer shuts down rather than slowing your computer down while you're using it. This option should be disabled by default.

Written by oliver-joos the 27 Aug 09 at 23:38.

(Similar but not equal to #3!)

The Update Manager lists updatable packages. Below the list you can unfold a text field that describes what changed in the currently selected package.

I propose to group together all packages that have the very same text of changes! Each package should still be un/checkable for updating individually. But only a whole group should be selectable. Further the context menu in the list could also show "Check Group" and "Uncheck Group".

In contrast to #3 no info is hidden! I even miss the total number of updatable packages that Gutsy or Feisty once had shown.

(Similar but not equal to #3!) The Update Manager lists updatable packages. Below the list you can unfold a text field that describes what changed in the currently selected package. I propose to group together all packages that have the very same text of changes! Each package should still be un/checkable for updating individually. But only a whole group should be selectable. Further the context menu in the list could also show "Check Group" and "Uncheck Group". In contrast to #3 no info is hidden! I even miss the total number of updatable packages that Gutsy or Feisty once had shown.

Written by nave.notnilc the 30 Aug 09 at 17:09.

It is currently simple, straightforward, and concise.

It is currently simple, straightforward, and concise.

Written by LnxDeeGee the 31 Aug 09 at 01:17.

I agree that the existing system is quite poor.
I should not see so much mess in the app list. Searching for a specific app to install also should never return Beta or Source unless I've chosen to see those.

I'm 100% against AppCenter!
One of the most irritating things about Linux is all of the abandoned/orphaned/code-rot apps. How many different apps like this do we need and must we have installed?
Please do not release a different app to manage this, the source exists for the other apps, just take the best one and update it to a new version that has the required features.
There should never be multiple/duplicate/abandoned apps for the base OS... EVER!

I agree that the existing system is quite poor. I should not see so much mess in the app list. Searching for a specific app to install also should never return Beta or Source unless I've chosen to see those. I'm 100% against AppCenter! One of the most irritating things about Linux is all of the abandoned/orphaned/code-rot apps. How many different apps like this do we need and must we have installed? Please do not release a different app to manage this, the source exists for the other apps, just take the best one and update it to a new version that has the required features. There should never be multiple/duplicate/abandoned apps for the base OS... EVER!

Written by geoff.m the 2 Nov 10 at 18:55.

When a folder doesn't have anything to expand it should not have a dropdown button, i.e. folders without subfolders in the folders panel on the left, and completely empty folders in the file panel on the right.

 

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Written by ak123 the 3 Nov 10 at 17:01.

If the folder is empty, Nautilus should attach an emblem to the icon to show the folder is empty. This can also be used when browsing in icon view and can also be applied to differentiate between folders with files and no subfolders and those that are completely empty.

If the folder is empty, Nautilus should attach an emblem to the icon to show the folder is empty. This can also be used when browsing in icon view and can also be applied to differentiate between folders with files and no subfolders and those that are completely empty.

Written by turbolad the 6 Feb 11 at 01:41.

Given the default setup is for users to be informed of LTS releases, non-LTS should be classed as "beta" and new features added to these "beta" releases. When problems are discovered, reported and fixed - THEN add these features to the next LTS version. This would greatly reduce the problems users may experience when they have to upgrade, such as regressions (when a program or hardware device worked in the previous version of Ubuntu, but does not work in the next version) and so on.

An alternative is to show a warning message box to users if they change the Update Manager settings for "Normal releases" or try installing a non-LTS release cleanly.

Given the default setup is for users to be informed of LTS releases, non-LTS should be classed as "beta" and new features added to these "beta" releases. When problems are discovered, reported and fixed - THEN add these features to the next LTS version. This would greatly reduce the problems users may experience when they have to upgrade, such as regressions (when a program or hardware device worked in the previous version of Ubuntu, but does not work in the next version) and so on. An alternative is to show a warning message box to users if they change the Update Manager settings for "Normal releases" or try installing a non-LTS release cleanly.

Written by turbolad the 7 Feb 11 at 15:55.

A computer can be used with the same version of Ubuntu and users won't feel forced to upgrade Ubuntu, as this can cause problems...

Upgrading sometimes breaks programs or stops hardware devices working (sometimes things like power management stop working), which worked fine in the previous Ubuntu.

Please read my lengthy comment to see why users - who are familiar with Microsoft Windows - would find this solution more comfortable.

A computer can be used with the same version of Ubuntu and users won't feel forced to upgrade Ubuntu, as this can cause problems... Upgrading sometimes breaks programs or stops hardware devices working (sometimes things like power management stop working), which worked fine in the previous Ubuntu. Please read my lengthy comment to see why users - who are familiar with Microsoft Windows - would find this solution more comfortable.