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 Afroman10496 the 21 Oct 09 at 00:46.

So I heard GRUB 2 allows a graphical bootloader. Why not integrate it into the xsplash thing? Only do this on machines that can handle it though and add an option to remove it in installation and in the settings manager.

So I heard GRUB 2 allows a graphical bootloader. Why not integrate it into the xsplash thing? Only do this on machines that can handle it though and add an option to remove it in installation and in the settings manager. <a href="http://img9.imageshack.us/i/blablablar.png/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/742/blablablar.th.png" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img604.imageshack.us/content.php?page=blogpost&files=img9/742/blablablar.png" title="QuickPost"><img src="http://imageshack.us/img/butansn.png" alt="QuickPost" border="0"></a Of course, make it look better.

Written by rrnwexec the 5 Nov 09 at 23:40.

Taking Solution #1 one step farther, how about a check for how many times a person selects Ubuntu from the list, and based on that, ask them "Do you want to make Ubuntu your default?". Then it can automatically boot that way from now on.

And another step forward... "We noticed that you haven't booted into Windows in 164 days. Would you like that option removed and disk space reclaimed?" (Tongue-in-cheek on this one ;)

Taking Solution #1 one step farther, how about a check for how many times a person selects Ubuntu from the list, and based on that, ask them "Do you want to make Ubuntu your default?". Then it can automatically boot that way from now on. And another step forward... "We noticed that you haven't booted into Windows in 164 days. Would you like that option removed and disk space reclaimed?" (Tongue-in-cheek on this one ;)

Written by heru.htl the 6 Nov 09 at 17:37.

Just like lost in a lost world when a Linux newbie installed Ubuntu alongside MS Windows. When Ubuntu just installed, and such newbie just accessing the mainly Windows system partition in NTFS format when in Ubuntu session, then such newbie just find the Windows dropped to the "blue screen" on the next time restarted, that indicates current Windows system partition has uncleanly unmounted and needs a CHKDSK.
By regarding such problem, especially with NTFS partition fragile, it is too be good if ubiquity installer completed with some warnings if a MS Windows installation just detected on current machine.

Just like lost in a lost world when a Linux newbie installed Ubuntu alongside MS Windows. When Ubuntu just installed, and such newbie just accessing the mainly Windows system partition in NTFS format when in Ubuntu session, then such newbie just find the Windows dropped to the "blue screen" on the next time restarted, that indicates current Windows system partition has uncleanly unmounted and needs a CHKDSK. By regarding such problem, especially with NTFS partition fragile, it is too be good if ubiquity installer completed with some warnings if a MS Windows installation just detected on current machine.

Written by DanteAshton the 19 Dec 09 at 15:42.

I admit, not all of Brainstorm's ideas may be helpful, or even usable. However, it is the primary location for a user to suggest new things and improvements.

I admit, not all of Brainstorm's ideas may be helpful, or even usable. However, it is the primary location for a user to suggest new things and improvements.

Written by DanteAshton the 19 Dec 09 at 16:52.

To make it easier on the devs, I beleive Brainstorm should serve as a way for the users to vote upon ideas, until a mod/automated program comes along and dumps popular ideas into the feature-request list of Bugtracker.

This would mean, in the long run, a remake of Brainstorm, turning it into a sort of wrapper for feature requests and improvments, rather then a seperate site.

To make it easier on the devs, I beleive Brainstorm should serve as a way for the users to vote upon ideas, until a mod/automated program comes along and dumps popular ideas into the feature-request list of Bugtracker. This would mean, in the long run, a remake of Brainstorm, turning it into a sort of wrapper for feature requests and improvments, rather then a seperate site.

Written by DrG the 20 Dec 09 at 05:55.

Ubuntu Developers periodically reads BrainStorm ideas and posts 'Developer comments' .
Some solutions are too long and contains good as well as bad ideas .
Make a group of 'Briefers' (Like 'Moderators') and display a brief summary of the relevant solution . This will be comfortable .
Make small icons besides each block of idea to vote for the user , who proposed that solution .

Also see - Better BrainStorming

Ubuntu Developers periodically reads BrainStorm ideas and posts 'Developer comments' . Some solutions are too long and contains good as well as bad ideas . Make a group of 'Briefers' (Like '<a class="undecoredlink" href="https://launchpad.net/~brainstorm-moderators">Moderators</a>') and display a brief summary of the relevant solution . This will be comfortable . Make small icons besides each block of idea to vote for the user , who proposed that solution . Also see - <a class="undecoredlink" href="http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/23056">Better BrainStorming</a>

Written by DrG the 20 Dec 09 at 16:33.

Use more HTML capabilities in Brinstorm, which to represent ideas better.

1.Table
2.Flowcharts / Mind Maps
3.Text format - Text highlighting , bold , different font etc.
4.Animations / audio & presentations -( Should be limited - considering narrow band users )

These will help others to understand the idea better with ease and in minimal time.

Also see - Better BrainStorming

Use more HTML capabilities in Brinstorm, which to represent ideas better. 1.Table 2.Flowcharts / Mind Maps 3.Text format - Text highlighting , bold , different font etc. 4.Animations / audio & presentations -( Should be limited - considering narrow band users ) These will help others to understand the idea better with ease and in minimal time. Also see - <a class="undecoredlink" href="http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/23056">Better BrainStorming</a>

Written by Dataphile the 21 Dec 09 at 06:46.

Users want to see when their proposals might be implemented, and developers have to address dependency complexity in order to implement features that everyone wants. A beautiful crossroads here is the project roadmap, since it can be used to lay out dependencies and rough timelines.

Users want to see when their proposals might be implemented, and developers have to address dependency complexity in order to implement features that everyone wants. A beautiful crossroads here is the project roadmap, since it can be used to lay out dependencies and rough timelines.

Written by eld1e6o the 21 Dec 09 at 07:25.

Add the hability to interact with launchpad, when the user put the name of any related project in the brainstorm wich is hosted in launchpad (optionally, if is popular) send an alert to launchpad.

Add the hability to interact with launchpad, when the user put the name of any related project in the brainstorm wich is hosted in launchpad (optionally, if is popular) send an alert to launchpad.

Written by stoffel the 21 Dec 09 at 21:24.

It should be easier for developers to find all ideas related to a *very* *specific* subject.

It also should be possible to (automatically) embed these *very* specific search results to blueprints, bug entries, forum entries, and so forth. Maybe there even can be an IRC bot that can suggest relevant brainstorm ideas during an ongoing discussion.

It should be easier for developers to find all ideas related to a *very* *specific* subject. It also should be possible to (automatically) embed these *very* specific search results to blueprints, bug entries, forum entries, and so forth. Maybe there even can be an IRC bot that can suggest relevant brainstorm ideas during an ongoing discussion.

Written by stoffel the 21 Dec 09 at 21:42.

Integrate real-time communication capabilities using XMPP to make it easier for developers to get additional instant feedback from idea contributors.

Integrate real-time communication capabilities using XMPP to make it easier for developers to get additional instant feedback from idea contributors.

Written by granadajose the 29 Dec 09 at 16:03.

Many new features that are to be included in Ubuntu are discussed in the Ubuntu summits, so it would be logical to include a session to offer an overview of the most important ideas to both developers and planners at the summit.

Many new features that are to be included in Ubuntu are discussed in the Ubuntu summits, so it would be logical to include a session to offer an overview of the most important ideas to both developers and planners at the summit.

Written by ikthus-fr the 30 Dec 09 at 02:15.

Creating brainstorm.es, .fr, .de to involve more people in brainstorming

Creating brainstorm.es, .fr, .de to involve more people in brainstorming

Written by retimer the 30 Dec 09 at 17:37.

According to "The Ubuntu promise" to "provide the best translations and accessibility features that the free software community has to offer" there should be multilingual Brainstorm-sites to collect ideas from all the world. I suppose Canonical can afford it.

According to "The Ubuntu promise" to "provide the best translations and accessibility features that the free software community has to offer" there should be multilingual Brainstorm-sites to collect ideas from all the world. I suppose Canonical can afford it.

Written by Afroman10496 the 31 Dec 09 at 05:43.

My solution is to ask open-source development sites like SourceForge.net and our own Launchpad.net to display a message (not an ad) to get developers to come over here. This would be a great way to attract many developers this way and notify people about Ubuntu Brainstorm and Ubuntu in general.

My solution is to ask open-source development sites like SourceForge.net and our own Launchpad.net to display a message (not an ad) to get developers to come over here. This would be a great way to attract many developers this way and notify people about Ubuntu Brainstorm and Ubuntu in general.

Written by bergginu the 8 Jan 10 at 00:27.

It's simple to solve:
You only accurate to a more direct channel to invite users and developers, most of them do not have this system.
You can for example, insert the call message, which appears during the final part of the installation and the pages that refer to the links to download the Ubuntu LiveCD's.

It's simple to solve: You only accurate to a more direct channel to invite users and developers, most of them do not have this system. You can for example, insert the call message, which appears during the final part of the installation and the pages that refer to the links to download the Ubuntu LiveCD's.

Written by DrG the 13 Jan 10 at 06:24.

Ubuntu members may get more privilege than normal users in development process of Ubuntu .

But now Brinstorm ideas are not considered when choosing ubuntu members but participation in any of the forum will get .

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That much inferior is Brinstorm in the eyes of ubuntu ( You can contact the members and verify ) . As per 'lifeless' ( Ubuntu Member ) ( https://launchpad.net/~lifeless ) - "we don't currently really recognise brainstorm activity - both gardening and idea generation - as a significant contribution. " -12/jan/2010 (04:02:38 PM) in IRC #ubuntu-meeting .
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So
1. Make developers or similar personnel to check brainstorm Ideas at least once in a month
2. Take Brainstorm Ideas when considering for Ubuntu Membership .

Ubuntu members may get more privilege than normal users in development process of Ubuntu . But now Brinstorm ideas are not considered when choosing ubuntu members but participation in any of the forum will get . - That much inferior is Brinstorm in the eyes of ubuntu ( You can contact the members and verify ) . As per 'lifeless' ( Ubuntu Member ) ( https://launchpad.net/~lifeless ) - "we don't currently really recognise brainstorm activity - both gardening and idea generation - as a significant contribution. " -12/jan/2010 (04:02:38 PM) in IRC #ubuntu-meeting . - So 1. Make developers or similar personnel to check brainstorm Ideas at least once in a month 2. Take Brainstorm Ideas when considering for Ubuntu Membership .

Written by philip the 13 Jan 10 at 20:40.

For some ideas, there are already related bug reports at their respective projects. Brainstorm should include an extra category of ideas, "bug reported" or something similar, in addition to the "in development", etc., and include links to the related bug reports. Users can then join the discussion at the bug report and alert the developers to the discussion on Brainstorm.

For some ideas, there are already related bug reports at their respective projects. Brainstorm should include an extra category of ideas, "bug reported" or something similar, in addition to the "in development", etc., and include links to the related bug reports. Users can then join the discussion at the bug report and alert the developers to the discussion on Brainstorm.

Written by xXNeXoNXx the 15 Jan 10 at 13:56.

In my oppinion it would be much easier if there would be only one plattform for developers, so adding an "Ideas-Section" or something like this wouldn't be bad in Launchpad

In my oppinion it would be much easier if there would be only one plattform for developers, so adding an "Ideas-Section" or something like this wouldn't be bad in Launchpad

Written by premamotion the 17 Jan 10 at 22:42.

Make more Ubuntu users involve in Brainstorm to vote/propose ideeas. So many Ubuntu users are not involved in this project... and there are very few new ideeas proposed every week...

Make more Ubuntu users involve in Brainstorm to vote/propose ideeas. So many Ubuntu users are not involved in this project... and there are very few new ideeas proposed every week...

Written by cyberix the 24 Aug 09 at 12:05.

Define speed targets for shutdown in future releases. Ubuntu already defines such speed targets for going up, in a blueprint called foundations-karmic-bootspeed-targets. The work should be extended to cover the whole on/off experience.

Define speed targets for shutdown in future releases. Ubuntu already defines such speed targets for going up, in a blueprint called foundations-karmic-bootspeed-targets. The work should be extended to cover the whole on/off experience.

Written by Otus the 24 Aug 09 at 15:56.

Possibly even more important for laptop use scenarios are speeds to and from sleep and hibernate states. Also define targets for these as appropriate.

Possibly even more important for laptop use scenarios are speeds to and from sleep and hibernate states. Also define targets for these as appropriate.

Written by Penguin Guy the 31 Aug 09 at 10:56.

99% of the time, startup speed matters more than shutdown speed. At the moment using a multi-threaded startup is dodgy because some programs need to be loaded before others - create a program to manage this.

This will mean that if you have a dual core you will be able to boot twice as fast, if you have a quad core you will be able to boot four times as fast, etc. I believe a program that does this is already in development, but couldn't find it's name. If so; continue work on that.

99% of the time, startup speed matters more than shutdown speed. At the moment using a multi-threaded startup is dodgy because some programs need to be loaded before others - create a program to manage this. This will mean that if you have a dual core you will be able to boot twice as fast, if you have a quad core you will be able to boot four times as fast, etc. I believe a program that does this is already in development, but couldn't find it's name. If so; continue work on that.

Written by Aielyn the 8 Sep 09 at 11:31.

NOTE: As I suspect that people are voting my solution down because they think I'm suggesting it as a replacement, rather than merely an option, I've removed the phrasing that implied it.
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Have a special "optimised" shutdown option that does only what is absolutely necessary for the shutdown. This would include things like only checking to make sure that disc writing isn't happening while shutting down, rather than waiting for various processes to end.

Perhaps processes could also be tagged to indicate whether they must be ended properly or can be allowed to remain running until powerdown - that way, the system knows immediately if such processes need to be shut down properly.

And regarding Solution #2, the same logic could be applied, except that there would also be tags indicating which processes can be halted and then restarted at wake, and which need to be properly suspended/hibernated.

This should stop situations where the system is kept waiting while a particular process or application is trying unsuccessfully to end, without requiring user input for each instance of such a problem process.

NOTE: As I suspect that people are voting my solution down because they think I'm suggesting it as a replacement, rather than merely an option, I've removed the phrasing that implied it. --- Have a special "optimised" shutdown option that does only what is absolutely necessary for the shutdown. This would include things like only checking to make sure that disc writing isn't happening while shutting down, rather than waiting for various processes to end. Perhaps processes could also be tagged to indicate whether they must be ended properly or can be allowed to remain running until powerdown - that way, the system knows immediately if such processes need to be shut down properly. And regarding Solution #2, the same logic could be applied, except that there would also be tags indicating which processes can be halted and then restarted at wake, and which need to be properly suspended/hibernated. This should stop situations where the system is kept waiting while a particular process or application is trying unsuccessfully to end, without requiring user input for each instance of such a problem process.

Written by Truefire the 4 Apr 10 at 01:56.

It has NOTHING to do with Ubuntu. Everything in that folder should be about Ubuntu, to show the passion of the developers.

It has NOTHING to do with Ubuntu. Everything in that folder should be about Ubuntu, to show the passion of the developers.

Written by la_serpe the 7 Apr 10 at 22:31.

Honestly, what's the purpose of this folder? Let's not confuse the users.

Honestly, what's the purpose of this folder? Let's not confuse the users.

Written by DaVince the 11 Apr 10 at 18:51.

By this, I mean, include resources that not only demonstrate what Ubuntu is, but also add some tutorial content to the folder.

Of course, the devs will need to make sure there is a way to quickly update these videos/tutorials with each new release.

By this, I mean, include resources that not only demonstrate what Ubuntu is, but also add some tutorial content to the folder. Of course, the devs will need to make sure there is a way to quickly update these videos/tutorials with each new release.

Written by waltercool the 15 Apr 10 at 10:51.

This folder is a ugly solution...

Just show a video example (similar like windows), show an application telling you something like "You want know more about Ubuntu?" And a button saying "Watch Video".

Displaying a speedy pass for each application.
Ex: Using common things on OpenOffice, listening music on Rhythmbox, Watching videos on Totem... etc)

And... thats important, showing a "easy to use" and "comfortable" feeling to the user.

A small extra idea: Show professional and common users using Ubuntu on scenes like Rhythmbox or Pitivi.

This folder is a ugly solution... Just show a video example (similar like windows), show an application telling you something like "You want know more about Ubuntu?" And a button saying "Watch Video". Displaying a speedy pass for each application. Ex: Using common things on OpenOffice, listening music on Rhythmbox, Watching videos on Totem... etc) And... thats important, showing a "easy to use" and "comfortable" feeling to the user. A small extra idea: Show professional and common users using Ubuntu on scenes like Rhythmbox or Pitivi.

Written by flomar the 16 Apr 10 at 13:28.

The main purpose of the Example folder is that on a fresh system there is something to play with. How else would you try out the Videoplayer of an OS you are not familiar with, if there are no files.
However I think its better to put these files into the appropriate folder for the type of file, so the video goes into Video folder and documents go to Documents folder. Thus we can remove the Example folder and there is a little to explore for the new user.

The main purpose of the Example folder is that on a fresh system there is something to play with. How else would you try out the Videoplayer of an OS you are not familiar with, if there are no files. However I think its better to put these files into the appropriate folder for the type of file, so the video goes into Video folder and documents go to Documents folder. Thus we can remove the Example folder and there is a little to explore for the new user.

Written by ki4jgt the 23 Apr 10 at 19:57.

Bring in bigger corporations that are using it and how they are using it. Add a video that goes with the current theme of Ubuntu, add background information, like a video with some of the developers, since Ubuntu is founded on african tradition, add some native music to the folder or you could base it on the country where the animal is from that the release is named after.

Put simply: Change the examples folder to match the distrobution it's on.

Bring in bigger corporations that are using it and how they are using it. Add a video that goes with the current theme of Ubuntu, add background information, like a video with some of the developers, since Ubuntu is founded on african tradition, add some native music to the folder or you could base it on the country where the animal is from that the release is named after. Put simply: Change the examples folder to match the distrobution it's on.

Written by queckjap the 30 Apr 10 at 14:02.

A good idea for helping new users is: put the Ubuntu Manual
( http://ubuntu-manual.org ) in the folder and add some other files (Solution #1)

A good idea for helping new users is: put the Ubuntu Manual ( http://ubuntu-manual.org ) in the folder and add some other files (Solution #1)

Written by nickleboyblue the 1 May 10 at 22:23.

Give the community a voice in selecting content. Present submitted content in much the same way ideas are presented here in brainstorm. The community gets a chance to listen to music files, watch videos, etc. and vote on which ones should be included.

Give the community a voice in selecting content. Present submitted content in much the same way ideas are presented here in brainstorm. The community gets a chance to listen to music files, watch videos, etc. and vote on which ones should be included.

Written by noblex the 23 Jun 09 at 22:58.

Or at least, toggle this mode on in the stable releases' /etc/default/apport if you want to force alpha/beta testers to file bugs.

End-User Apport should work a lot like Firefox's use of Breakpad -- Ask the user what they were doing, and ask to provide an e-mail address where they can be reached by the QA team. Both fields would have to be optional. If the user enters an email address, it should be "remembered" for next time on a per-user basis (maybe in ~/.apport/?).

To keep current functionality, after submission, have an 'Advanced...' button or just a 'File a new bug...' button to go into the current "file a LP bug" mode.

Or at least, toggle this mode on in the stable releases' /etc/default/apport if you want to force alpha/beta testers to file bugs. End-User Apport should work a lot like Firefox's use of Breakpad -- Ask the user what they were doing, and ask to provide an e-mail address where they can be reached by the QA team. Both fields would have to be optional. If the user enters an email address, it should be "remembered" for next time on a per-user basis (maybe in ~/.apport/?). To keep current functionality, after submission, have an 'Advanced...' button or just a 'File a new bug...' button to go into the current "file a LP bug" mode.

Written by cinemagurl the 27 Aug 09 at 10:41.

This is the way apport should function.

Application Y crashes
Apport catches the crash and error dumps and compiles them into a report.
Apport displays two options:
1: Send report
2: Check for Fixes
If user chooses option 1:
Apport opens a window with comment field for additional details to be included in report user clicks submit, and apport closes.
If user chooses option 2:
Apport searches the launchpad database, finds proposed solutions to the bug and displays those solutions in a list for the user.
If a solution is found in database:
User clicks a solution and tries it, if it doesnt work continues to next solution
If a given solution works:
User clicks a button that says "This Solution worked"
If none of the solutions work:
User is presented with a "none of these solutions worked for me" button.
If no solution is found in database:
Apport opens a window with comment field for additional details to be included in report user clicks submit, and apport closes.

This is the way apport should function. Application Y crashes Apport catches the crash and error dumps and compiles them into a report. Apport displays two options: 1: Send report 2: Check for Fixes If user chooses option 1: Apport opens a window with comment field for additional details to be included in report user clicks submit, and apport closes. If user chooses option 2: Apport searches the launchpad database, finds proposed solutions to the bug and displays those solutions in a list for the user. If a solution is found in database: User clicks a solution and tries it, if it doesnt work continues to next solution If a given solution works: User clicks a button that says "This Solution worked" If none of the solutions work: User is presented with a "none of these solutions worked for me" button. If no solution is found in database: Apport opens a window with comment field for additional details to be included in report user clicks submit, and apport closes.

Written by loonyphoenix the 12 Aug 09 at 15:43.

Crashes look alike, and the user may never know the cause. Is this issue a duplicate of that one or maybe it just looks the same? There is a system on Launchpad which checks for duplicates automatically; moreover, freshly reported bugs are only seen by that system until it checks them. So why force the user to go through this process?

Crashes look alike, and the user may never know the cause. Is this issue a duplicate of that one or maybe it just looks the same? There is a system on Launchpad which checks for duplicates automatically; moreover, freshly reported bugs are only seen by that system until it checks them. So why force the user to go through this process?

Written by ki4jgt the 4 Aug 09 at 23:41.

This would allow the computer to automatically generate a report and send it without the user signing in all the time.

This would allow the computer to automatically generate a report and send it without the user signing in all the time.

Written by Shnatsel the 17 Jan 10 at 08:11.

Upload not only critical security bug fixes to the repos, but fixes for high importance bugs as well

Upload not only critical security bug fixes to the repos, but fixes for high importance bugs as well

Written by Shnatsel the 17 Jan 10 at 08:13.

Ship not only one critical bug fix, but fixes for all known bugs. Users download the whole package anyway!

Ship not only one critical bug fix, but fixes for all known bugs. Users download the whole package anyway!

Written by Shnatsel the 17 Jan 10 at 08:19.

Add a section containing minor updates and fixes for bugs with medium and lower priority

Add a section containing minor updates and fixes for bugs with medium and lower priority

Written by Shnatsel the 17 Jan 10 at 08:25.

Make lots of repo sections for updates with various priority. Integrate updates with software center, in updates section make several tabs for updates with various priority, and let the user choose which updates they want to install. Of course, provide functionality for automatically installing updates from selected repo sections.

Make lots of repo sections for updates with various priority. Integrate updates with software center, in updates section make several tabs for updates with various priority, and let the user choose which updates they want to install. Of course, provide functionality for automatically installing updates from selected repo sections.

Written by der_vegi the 10 Mar 09 at 10:21.

Add the option to tag a bug as "my most annoying bug" in Launchpad. Only one bug per user can be marked like this at the same time.

Yes, there is already the "This bug does(n't) affect me" feature in Launchpad, but the ability of the average user to set a priority could give the devs some enhanced feedback.

Add the option to tag a bug as "my most annoying bug" in Launchpad. Only one bug per user can be marked like this at the same time. Yes, there is already the "This bug does(n't) affect me" feature in Launchpad, but the ability of the average user to set a priority could give the devs some enhanced feedback.

Written by rafalcieslak the 19 Mar 09 at 07:19.

I think users should be able to select if it is a really annoying bug, or not, instead of just flagging it as 'affecting me'.

I think users should be able to select if it is a really annoying bug, or not, instead of just flagging it as 'affecting me'.

Written by Craig73 the 21 Mar 09 at 17:11.

Your number one might not be very common, but your number two might be very common and have significant impact if fixed. A top 10 list might give a better picture of the key issues.

Your number one might not be very common, but your number two might be very common and have significant impact if fixed. A top 10 list might give a better picture of the key issues.

Written by jamesisin the 7 Apr 09 at 17:20.

Just a thought...

Just a thought...

Written by andydread the 9 Feb 09 at 14:06.

I say prioritize the testing of user facing features before release so that the upgrade experience is not encumbered with the fear of expected regressions. I remember Dapper and it was solid as a rock on release. Everything that was supposed to work did out of the box even though it was late. Late is better than broken.

I say prioritize the testing of user facing features before release so that the upgrade experience is not encumbered with the fear of expected regressions. I remember Dapper and it was solid as a rock on release. Everything that was supposed to work did out of the box even though it was late. Late is better than broken.

Written by zelrikriando the 20 Feb 09 at 16:29.

Create a team that test the new release on different hardware for one month after the release. After one month they give a report that is displayed in a very obvious way on the update manager. So that when one wants to upgrade, he reads the report first to see what's fixed and what's broken.

Create a team that test the new release on different hardware for one month after the release. After one month they give a report that is displayed in a very obvious way on the update manager. So that when one wants to upgrade, he reads the report first to see what's fixed and what's broken.

Written by zelrikriando the 21 Feb 09 at 15:34.

Something in the same direction as I suggested before, ubuntu could just perform a scan of the hardware/software present on the platform and compare it to keywords in the release note. Then display warnings if there is too many risks involved in the upgrade.

Something in the same direction as I suggested before, ubuntu could just perform a scan of the hardware/software present on the platform and compare it to keywords in the release note. Then display warnings if there is too many risks involved in the upgrade.

Written by mydoghasworms the 19 Jan 11 at 10:39.

When creating a link to an HTML file, whether locally or remote, check to see whether a favicon.ico icon is available and use that for the shortcut.

When creating a link to an HTML file, whether locally or remote, check to see whether a favicon.ico icon is available and use that for the shortcut.