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Suggest other ways to contribute to Ubuntu at the donation page before download  
Written by neptunno the 22 Oct 12 at 16:49. New
Well, my suggestion is that, together with the donations, there should be a visible link redirecting to other ways to contribute and get involved with Ubuntu.

I say this because of course we all would like to donate to projects such as Wikipedia, LibreOffice, our favorite distro, GNOME, in the end there is no money for all that.

However, sometimes we do have a bit of spare time which can be applied on contributing to Ubuntu, so yes, I think it makes sense to suggest, right below the donations, other ways for any user, even without tech skills, help to make Ubuntu better.

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Solution #1: Create a link for redirection next to the donations.
Written by neptunno the 22 Oct 12 at 16:49.
Create a link for redirection to a section where Ubuntu users can see what they can do to help making Ubuntu better.

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Users can donate digital currency  
Written by osmosis the 11 Oct 12 at 06:46. New
Many users are now donating to their favorite online services using the bitcoin currency. Only offering PayPal as a way to donate will cause a loss of some potential donors who are willing to donate using Bitcoin.

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Solution #1: let users 'Pay with Bitcoin' and other donation methods
Written by osmosis the 11 Oct 12 at 06:46.
In addition to the new 'Pay with PayPal' donation option that Ubuntu gives to users before the they download the desktop install, give users a choice to donate using other methods.

One desirable option would be to donate using bitcoins. Ubuntu could use many of the free software packages out there to build their own bitcoin checkout, or a bitcoin payment service like bitpay.com could be integrated similar to how paypal is currently being used. Other examples would be donating using Google checkout or credit cards.

Reference:
Canonical asks desktop users to "pay what you think Ubuntu is worth"
http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/10/canonical-asks-desktop-users-to-pay-wha t-you-think-ubuntu-is-worth/
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Solution #2: Alternative payment processor to Paypal
Written by Auzy the 14 Oct 12 at 00:22.
There have been numerous complaints about Paypal. And, a payment processor should be provided as an alternative (which doesn't screw its customers). However, Bitcoin has serious technical limitations (including, a limit of 21 mil currency units), which guarantees it will never be a practical currency, and that it will crash.

At the very least, Canonical should find a community focused / moral alternative to Paypal and replace it for those who want to donate using credit card.
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Solution #3: Allow Telegraphic Transfer donations
Written by Auzy the 14 Oct 12 at 00:29.
Allowing donations through telegraphic transfer cuts VISA/Mastercard/AMEX out of the equation, and, it cuts out some of the middle men.

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Solution #4: Include other Major Payment Processors
Written by lewisgoddard the 16 Oct 12 at 17:42.
Many people already trust and use both Google Wallet and Amazon Payments, with very little difference between them.

The Humble Bundle processes the big three.

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How to improve performance of i/o file operations considerably.  
Written by alexus the 16 Apr 12 at 16:49. New
Operation system (OS) knows about current i/o file operation (like start of file operation (creating, copying, renaming and others), end of file operation). Why not have a separate database (like mlocate.db) for file (directory) structure, records which would reflect fully current file (directory) structure and updates at every file operation? This update could be realized in function called by the signal of OS at i/o operation. As a result we'll have all "beauties" of database using:
1) Very quick file search (by size, name etc., include regexp).
2) Very quick showing directories size.
3) Increasing file system (fs) reliability due to the actual duplication of it's structure.
4) Using various sums (like crc, md5, sha, ...), stored as a separate field of file properties in database.
5) Possibility of quick coping and backuping of all file (directory) structure.
6) No need to periodically directory scan (like it do mlocatedb).
7) And many many others benefits...
Using of this approach DON'T INCREASE processor loading. This "paralleling" of fs structure could be realized for existing fs.
By the author opinion, fs structure "paralleling" in separate database must be a standard for new versions of fs ("DB Linked FS").
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Solution #1: Daemon for existing fs and module for new versions of fs.
Written by alexus the 16 Apr 12 at 16:49.
Create daemon like mlocate.db for existing fs. And builtin module for new versions of developing fs.

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Magnet links should be supported in Ubuntu download page  
Written by oskarwarakomski the 13 Mar 12 at 21:35. New
Transmission, Utorrent and most torrent clients now have this feature because this is future ;) Torrent files is history now. Most popular torrent sites now support magnet links, for example ThePirateBay ;)
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Solution #1: Support magnet link in all Ubuntu download pages
Written by oskarwarakomski the 13 Mar 12 at 21:35.
Please add support to magnet link in all Ubuntu download pages and possibly all Ubuntu derivatives.

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current default web homepage is uninformative  
Written by jshosking the 6 Jul 11 at 15:20. New
The default Ubuntu homepage (http://start.ubuntu.com/current/) could be a lot more useful and customisable displaying your personal information, updates aswell as the current search box (e.g., google, yahoo, duckduckgo).... similar to iGoogle
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Solution #1: Ubuntu news and search frontpage
Written by jshosking the 6 Jul 11 at 15:20.
Create a default Firefox homepage with customisable information on all your Ubuntu related accounts. For example:

* Ubuntu news (new releases, important security updates)

* Ubuntu One summary (files, contacts, notes)

* Recently installed software and stats

* Ubuntu Forums stats

* Launchpad karma + other stats (e.g., bugs/blueprints)

* Battery/power consumption vs time graph

* uptime
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Solution #2: Same as before but with Ubuntu theme and links to image search and other tabs
Written by Sman789 the 3 Aug 11 at 18:54.
As well as the search box in the centre, an Ubuntu themed panel across the top could contain image, video etc tabs as the main google page does.

Other content could be displayed at the bottom, but loading speed would be the most important consideration. Perhaps even pre-loading the site on the installation disk and accessing it locally would be a good idea.

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PHP versions switcher Apache  
Written by zooery the 19 Jun 11 at 00:44. New
I am php developer and we are creating web portals based on CMS, we had older projects that are running on php 5.2.5 and 5.2... 5.3... versions, so it would be useful has some utility to switch and install different versions of php
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Solution #1: Wrapper around loading PHP
Written by zooery the 19 Jun 11 at 00:44.
if there would be some interface through which could php communicate with apache and also could and switch, load libraries and etc... which is needed for php working with apache

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Localized Ubuntu Countdown  
Written by R33D3M33R the 29 Dec 10 at 16:09. New
Ubuntu Countdown page: http://www.ubuntu.com/community/countdown provides users with banners that announce the time remaining to next Ubuntu release. By using dynamically generated images, the texts could be localized.
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Solution #1: Make the images translatable
Written by R33D3M33R the 29 Dec 10 at 16:09.
The images could be dynamically generated or pre-generated with strings from launchpad. This could allow webmasters to pick the banner in their own language and therefore bring Ubuntu closer to those who don't speak English.
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Solution #2: Take the language out of it
Written by Habeouscorpus the 8 Jan 11 at 15:30.
You could always take the words out of the image, and put them in text above the image, and include it in the HTML copy/paste. That way, browsers/webmasters could translate into the person's preferred language, and then the timer just has a number slowly counting down, and that doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out, hey! That's a timer!

It would also be easier on the Ubuntu admins, so they don't have to make a billion banners or code tons of stuff.


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Desktop link to site showing exactly which apps, replace Windows apps.  
Written by neobuntu the 16 Dec 10 at 15:39. New
A simple idea, which may change the world. Why not standardize, an on-line chart, showing the best, of the best (user ratings?) native productivity applications (dynamically upgraded database), and exactly how they map to familiar Windows (and OS-X) programs! This would be a click; from the Ubuntu (and every distribution) site, and available from from every live, and installed desktop!
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Solution #1: Main Ubuntu site link and a link on every desktop.
Written by neobuntu the 16 Dec 10 at 15:39.
Plus, easy automated instructions on how to install the quick link, to existing desktops.
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Solution #2: Adding this idea to the Software Centre
Written by strongdrink the 12 Jan 11 at 15:30.
It would ideal if there was a star ranking built into the Software Centre.

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Finding FORUMS from Ubuntu.com home page is a snipe hunt  
Written by 10-78 the 26 Nov 10 at 20:14. New
Assumption: The user wants to find the forums.

Selection of "Support" at the top of the page or "Get Support" at the bottom of the page both result in a page being shown where it states "...ask the people in our active forums". There is NO link on this page for "FORUMS".

The user must GUESS that "Community" is where he should go to find a link to forums and he has to GUESS that clicking on "Support" there will get him where he wants to go.

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Solution #1: Add a link to the home page
Written by 10-78 the 26 Nov 10 at 20:14.
FORUMS should be an active link on the home page.
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Solution #2: Add useful links to the main Help system
Written by Darwin Survivor the 28 Nov 10 at 10:02.
When a user wants help, they usually go to "System -> Help". There should be a list of different ways to get help including
-Forums
-Wiki
-IRC
-others?

Each link should display instructions on how to use those help features (some people have never used a forum and have no idea what IRC is). Whether the links take you to an online explanation or bring it up locally isn't important, as long as all users seeking help are exposed to all of their options.

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Ubuntu website does not explain desktop security  
Written by turbolad the 22 Nov 10 at 14:28. New
I've not found a simple guide to Ubuntu desktop security on the Ubuntu website.

I would like to know (and other users may wish to know):

*Does Ubuntu need anti-virus software?
*Does Ubuntu need a firewall?
*How to make Ubuntu pass the "Shields Up" security test on the grc.com website for full stealthing.
*How safe is Ubuntu desktop when using an "always on" internet connection?

and other questions, especially for users who have been familiar with using Windows and installing 3rd party security suites; apparently, Linux does not need anti-virus software for home users?

The Ubuntu website could really do with marketing Ubuntu a lot better than it does now. Such a great product - Ubuntu - is not being praised enough.
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Solution #1: Ubuntu website should have a security section for home (desktop) users
Written by turbolad the 22 Nov 10 at 14:28.
On the Ubuntu website, it should explain the basic security to desktop users and the existing security measures in Ubuntu e.g. root account is locked by default.

How many times have users asked if Ubuntu needs anti-virus software and a firewall?

With ufw installed, can we find out what the Log File Viewer is showing us about "UFW BLOCK" etc. Does it mean people can break into the computer when it's online directly through a modem without a built-in firewall?
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Solution #2: Information/awareness campaign in system installer, first run OOBE
Written by czr114 the 24 Nov 10 at 22:45.
Security is vital, and as Ubuntu gains a greater install base, we can't keep relying on Windows as the sacrificial petri dish while GNU/Linux desktops remain too obscure to trouble most computer criminals.

A information campaign in the installer and a first run OOBE welcome screen will help direct new or novice users to the Ubuntu website, where frequently asked questions can be addressed, and practical solutions offered.

Many new users will be too excited to install, gravitate to the download button, and miss the website offering. We can correct that awareness deficit by calling attention to security while they're watching an installation, and prompt them on first run.

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