Contributor Vahan Harutyunyan on Ubuntu Software Center
The viewing of app images in Software Center is inconvenient.
Written by Vahan Harutyunyan the 21 Sep 12 at 14:11.
New
When we select the application and press "More Info" button we can get information about the app. A lot of applications have more than one images uploaded by developers. And it's very inconvenient if you want to zoom these images and view them. You have to select one image, zoom it (appears a window), then close the window, select next image, zoome it, etc.
Change the Software Center Icon
Written by Niwakaame the 17 Feb 13 at 13:21.
Not an idea
After a long time I started using Ubuntu again (due to Steam) so just now is the first time I encounter Unity and several other changes which happened in the last couple of months and years. There is one thing I really dislike and that's the icon of the Software Center as seen on the dock or in the dash:
http://media.cdn.ubuntu-de.org/wiki/attachments/20/41/logo.png
It's a meaningless orange bag with white light coming out of it. After seeing this larger sized picture I realized that what's coming out of the bag are actually icons of applications but you can't see that on the dock icon. That's too much detail for such a small icon. And I find the orange bag to be ugly if that's the correct word. Now I'm not nostalgic but I find the old icon of the software center to be a much better fit:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareCenter?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=software store.svg
Solution #1:
Divide paid apps into categories
Written by
Andysc the 18 Jul 12 at 21:08.
It should be divided into categories just like free apps (games, video, magazines)
It should be divided into categories just like free apps (games, video, magazines)
Solution #2:
Add "Sort by Price" option
Written by
yooozy the 23 Jul 12 at 08:12.
there is an option to sort application already :
By Name
By Top rated
By Newst First
just add:
By Price
there is an option to sort application already :
By Name
By Top rated
By Newst First
just add:
By Price
Solution #3:
Add a "Free/Paid App" Filter
Instead of adding a sort (solution #2) which will still lead to a length list, or divide paid apps into their own categories, (solution #1), just add a simple filter.
This way, in any category, be it Games, Internet, System, etc we can either View All, Free, or Paid applications.
Simple.
Instead of adding a sort (solution #2) which will still lead to a length list, or divide paid apps into their own categories, (solution #1), just add a simple filter.
This way, in any category, be it Games, Internet, System, etc we can either View All, Free, or Paid applications.
Simple.
Solution #5:
Divide apps
Written by
neonr4in the 11 Aug 12 at 10:57.
It should be divide into free or paid and with subcategories like Internet,System,Books/magazine,etc
It should be divide into free or paid and with subcategories like Internet,System,Books/magazine,etc
Warn when synaptic is open and prevents progress while using software center.
Written by michaelcochez the 15 Aug 12 at 13:44.
Not an idea
What happens now:
When synaptic is open and software is selected for installation the software center, the software center will wait for synaptic to close before continuing without warning the user about it.
Why change is needed:
Installing software always needs time. It has happened several times to me that I put the software center in the background. Then, when I check it again some time later no progress happened leading to frustration and wasted time.
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Solution #1:
add a progress bar to the software center launcher icon
The Software Center Unity Launcher Icon should show the current progress of installing/deinstalling a Program in the same fashion as Ubuntu One does.
There is a progress bar inside the Software Center so I figure it should not be too difficult to implement this but would greatly improve the user experience. I always minimize the Software Center during installs and would like to see the progress without having to open the program again.
The Software Center Unity Launcher Icon should show the current progress of installing/deinstalling a Program in the same fashion as Ubuntu One does.
There is a progress bar inside the Software Center so I figure it should not be too difficult to implement this but would greatly improve the user experience. I always minimize the Software Center during installs and would like to see the progress without having to open the program again.
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Solution #2:
Always add program launcher to dash for the install
Apple has an elegant solution to this.
As soon as an Item is being installed it appears on the launcher with a progress bar. Once the install is done it could either remain there (if the user wishes so) or disappear.
The problem with the program dissapearing is that it is unintuitive for the user. You expect the icon to still be there once install is complete.
I would therefore vote for an icon to enter and remain in the launcher during and post installation.
Let the user manually delete it from the launcher.
Apple has an elegant solution to this.
As soon as an Item is being installed it appears on the launcher with a progress bar. Once the install is done it could either remain there (if the user wishes so) or disappear.
The problem with the program dissapearing is that it is unintuitive for the user. You expect the icon to still be there once install is complete.
I would therefore vote for an icon to enter and remain in the launcher during and post installation.
Let the user manually delete it from the launcher.
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Solution #3:
Integrate installation progress in the file operations dialog
Written by
joerlend the 7 May 11 at 13:29.
We have a file operations dialog (visible when you copy files, etc) that is displayed as an appindicator so it can easily be hidden and displayed. Installing an application seems to be a file operation in that regard, and it would be nice it it was integrated into that dialog.
We have a file operations dialog (visible when you copy files, etc) that is displayed as an appindicator so it can easily be hidden and displayed. Installing an application seems to be a file operation in that regard, and it would be nice it it was integrated into that dialog.
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Solution #4:
Include number in queue as a badge (like # of emails) in addition to solution #1
Written by
haydoni the 7 May 11 at 16:41.
Applications are installed one after the other (rather than at the same time), a badge* could display the number still left in the queue -- in progress -- just like the one displaying the number of emails you have unread.
*it may not be called a badge.
Applications are installed one after the other (rather than at the same time), a badge* could display the number still left in the queue -- in progress -- just like the one displaying the number of emails you have unread.
*it may not be called a badge.
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Solution #5:
Integrate Software Centre into the Dash, display #1 and #2 on applications lens
Written by
haydoni the 7 May 11 at 16:57.
At the moment the process of installing software using the Applications Lens into Software Centre is extremely disjointed*, this would solve that disjointedness. Also, if the Software Centre can integrate with the Applications Lens, not needing the SC icon will free up more launcher space.
If it were integrated it would make sense to display the progress bar and number in queue on the Applications Lens launcher icon.
*More software information is available in SC, like stars and user ratings etc., and the UI is pretty much the opposite of the dash. Users unfamiliar with SC may always get software via the dash, each time going through this dramatic UI change to SC.
At the moment the process of installing software using the Applications Lens into Software Centre is extremely disjointed*, this would solve that disjointedness. Also, if the Software Centre can integrate with the Applications Lens, not needing the SC icon will free up more launcher space.
If it were integrated it would make sense to display the progress bar and number in queue on the Applications Lens launcher icon.
*More software information is available in SC, like stars and user ratings etc., and the UI is pretty much the opposite of the dash. Users unfamiliar with SC may always get software via the dash, each time going through this dramatic UI change to SC.
Ubuntu Software Center should show more information
Written by wafflesid the 8 Oct 09 at 03:00.
Implemented
The Add/Remove app had an icon indicating if an app was for gnome or kde.
While the Ubuntu Software Center DOES function better, It comes at the cost of not giving the user all the information.
I like being able to know easily if an app I see is going to require me to install the QT libraries. But beyond this, I like having all the apps on my computer LOOK and FEEL the same. You know if it has the gnome logo that it will (well, it SHOULD heh).
I also found value in the popularity rating, although that was never an indicator of QUALITY it was helpful to know if I was looking for the most common packages in a search.
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Selected solution (#1):
Bring back the GNOME/KDE icons.
Title says it all.
Bring back the KDE/GNOME/etc icons for the apps listed in the ubuntu software center.
Title says it all.
Bring back the KDE/GNOME/etc icons for the apps listed in the ubuntu software center.
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Selected solution (#2):
Add Ratings and Number of Downloads
Written by
tmoc the 11 Oct 09 at 17:49.
Even if users aren't paying for applications, it would be nice to have a graphical way (i.e. star ratings) to show the quality of applications, and highlight software that stands out. A download counter would also help in this respect. Maybe even text comments.
Even if users aren't paying for applications, it would be nice to have a graphical way (i.e. star ratings) to show the quality of applications, and highlight software that stands out. A download counter would also help in this respect. Maybe even text comments.
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Selected solution (#3):
Offer to make QT look like GTK or vice versa
When installing the QT libraries for the first time in Ubuntu (or GTK if you're using Kubuntu), offer to configure them to match your GTK (or QT) look. Perhaps install QGtkStyle and/or GTK-Qt.
When installing the QT libraries for the first time in Ubuntu (or GTK if you're using Kubuntu), offer to configure them to match your GTK (or QT) look. Perhaps install QGtkStyle and/or GTK-Qt.
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Selected solution (#4):
display details about packages downloaded
Show in detail about all packages needed to be downloaded to install (with size of download) and available substitutes/options
Show in detail about all packages needed to be downloaded to install (with size of download) and available substitutes/options
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Selected solution (#6):
Make It Social
The software center needs comments, a most popular application category, and an app of the day link.
It could also be integrated with a laconi.ca server where people could comment on favorite applications from within the software center.
This would greatly help new users find useful Open Source Software.
The software center needs comments, a most popular application category, and an app of the day link.
It could also be integrated with a laconi.ca server where people could comment on favorite applications from within the software center.
This would greatly help new users find useful Open Source Software.
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Selected solution (#7):
Warn about bugs
The Software Center should be integrated into launchpad and the Ubuntu Forums.
A program would have a list of known (confirmed) bugs attached to it.
The Software Center should be integrated into launchpad and the Ubuntu Forums.
A program would have a list of known (confirmed) bugs attached to it.
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Selected solution (#8):
Have a Star rating system
Written by
Rodrigo the 19 Oct 09 at 11:52.
It could be nice to have a "star rating system" like othere webs have. Either by popularity, or by user experience... of course this would take some time to get the data but in the long term it could help.
How many times have you look in forums and similar webs what is the "best" application for something, this way it would all be in the same app.
It could be nice to have a "star rating system" like othere webs have. Either by popularity, or by user experience... of course this would take some time to get the data but in the long term it could help.
How many times have you look in forums and similar webs what is the "best" application for something, this way it would all be in the same app.
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Selected solution (#9):
Profiles
Written by
Shady3D the 19 Oct 09 at 13:41.
allow users to have profile, so the system know what packages i installed and if i install my system from scratch for any reason, it can be easier to install my applications again.
but also allow multiple profiles for one user, so if i have a PC and a laptop, it won't mix both.
allow users to have profile, so the system know what packages i installed and if i install my system from scratch for any reason, it can be easier to install my applications again.
but also allow multiple profiles for one user, so if i have a PC and a laptop, it won't mix both.
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Selected solution (#10):
Give each program a wiki-like description page
Written by
snostorm the 23 Oct 09 at 21:48.
For each program, create a wiki-like page that describes the function of the program and any known major issues with it. Logged-in users could edit it right in the Software Center, or through a web browser.
For each program, create a wiki-like page that describes the function of the program and any known major issues with it. Logged-in users could edit it right in the Software Center, or through a web browser.
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Selected solution (#11):
Collections
Written by
snostorm the 23 Oct 09 at 22:36.
Allow people to create collections of useful programs. Entire collections could be installed with one click, or browsed and installed one-by-one. Display order could be determined by having users vote on the usefulness of collection.
Allow people to create collections of useful programs. Entire collections could be installed with one click, or browsed and installed one-by-one. Display order could be determined by having users vote on the usefulness of collection.
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Selected solution (#13):
Add a plugin system
Written by
snostorm the 5 Nov 09 at 18:46.
There's no way every single one of these solutions is going to make it into the future software center. By adding a plugin system, third-party developers will be able to implement solutions that don't make it into the standard software center.
There's no way every single one of these solutions is going to make it into the future software center. By adding a plugin system, third-party developers will be able to implement solutions that don't make it into the standard software center.
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Selected solution (#14):
Enable a check box to install more than one application at same time
A check box box near the program must be added to simplify installing more than one program at same time.
A check box box near the program must be added to simplify installing more than one program at same time.
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Selected solution (#15):
Show notification when installation is completed
Written by
Gusiluz the 11 Nov 09 at 22:06.
And shows where the launcher can be found in the menu, since that's not always obvious, such as "Emerald Theme Manager installed. ->System/Preferences"
And shows where the launcher can be found in the menu, since that's not always obvious, such as "Emerald Theme Manager installed. ->System/Preferences"
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Selected solution (#16):
See what else people downloading a specific software downloaded additionally
Written by
Tuxoid the 12 Nov 09 at 22:50.
Say, for example, lots of people downloading the gimp also get inkscape and blender. It would be nice to see such anonymous suggestions.
Say, for example, lots of people downloading the gimp also get inkscape and blender. It would be nice to see such anonymous suggestions.
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Selected solution (#17):
Spread installed software into categories
Written by
neblogas the 27 Nov 09 at 11:55.
Spread installed software into categories like in get free sofware, because if people have many programs it is very hard to find one you want to uninstall. we can use search, but I think it would be easier if for example i'm surfing in internet category and select what programs i do not need anymore.
Spread installed software into categories like in get free sofware, because if people have many programs it is very hard to find one you want to uninstall. we can use search, but I think it would be easier if for example i'm surfing in internet category and select what programs i do not need anymore.
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Selected solution (#18):
Highlight Free Open Source Software
Written by
Liono the 6 Apr 10 at 11:01.
When searching for applications, highlight FOSS to promote users' freedoms. For example, when installing Skype, highlight Ekiga as a free alternative, etc...
When searching for applications, highlight FOSS to promote users' freedoms. For example, when installing Skype, highlight Ekiga as a free alternative, etc...
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Selected solution (#19):
An ability to see the most popular apps in Ubuntu Software Center (as an option)
I suggest to create a new website (or add this oportunity in the exist projects) where the Ubuntu users can be registrated and then promote or demote applications, can review applications. When the user launches the Ubuntu Software Center it connects to the website and updates itself with all the software reviews contributed by other users. The software is sorted by score (for those users who want and chose this option in Ubuntu Help Center), so that the user always sees the most popular applications at the top of the list. The user can review applications too, either from this website or directly within the Ubuntu Software Center. When the user reviews an application, his (or her) review immediately appears on the website, and other users can see it in their Ubuntu Help Center few time later.
Here you can see aproximately that what I suggest....
I suggest to create a new website (or add this oportunity in the exist projects) where the Ubuntu users can be registrated and then promote or demote applications, can review applications. When the user launches the Ubuntu Software Center it connects to the website and updates itself with all the software reviews contributed by other users. The software is sorted by score (for those users who want and chose this option in Ubuntu Help Center), so that the user always sees the most popular applications at the top of the list. The user can review applications too, either from this website or directly within the Ubuntu Software Center. When the user reviews an application, his (or her) review immediately appears on the website, and other users can see it in their Ubuntu Help Center few time later.
Here you can see aproximately that what I suggest....
<img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11377706/USC.png">
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Selected solution (#20):
Make popular software by downloads numer and not by user reviews
Written by
snake444 the 29 Sep 10 at 01:01.
Every time you install an application it should increase the rating of the application
so the rating will be the usage count
Every time you install an application it should increase the rating of the application
so the rating will be the usage count
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Selected solution (#21):
Show Version
Written by
Gusiluz the 9 Nov 09 at 12:30.
Show application version (stable). Possibility to show & install latest unstable version (warning message).
Show application version (stable). Possibility to show & install latest unstable version (warning message).
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Selected solution (#22):
Add package download scripts, like in Synaptic
Written by
snostorm the 11 Nov 09 at 21:58.
The software center should be able to create package download scripts, like Synaptic can. This would make it easier for people without internet to install software. Ideally you would also be able to create download scripts that can run on Windows or Mac, to avoid problems caused by bug #1. A method to allow easy installation of many packages at once would improve the usefullness of this feature.
The software center should be able to create package download scripts, like Synaptic can. This would make it easier for people without internet to install software. Ideally you would also be able to create download scripts that can run on Windows or Mac, to avoid problems caused by bug #1. A method to allow easy installation of many packages at once would improve the usefullness of this feature.
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Selected solution (#23):
Application Updates
Written by
la_serpe the 2 Nov 09 at 17:48.
Allow user to to choose which applications should be updated. My idea is to do it by adding a check-box to installed applications menu. Update Manager would then search only for updates of applications an user really wants to update.
Allow user to to choose which applications should be updated. My idea is to do it by adding a check-box to installed applications menu. Update Manager would then search only for updates of applications an user really wants to update.
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Selected solution (#24):
Hardware Finder
Written by
ki4jgt the 5 Nov 09 at 17:26.
- Allow the user to have a central user name for all the services offered.
- When the program information pops up to allow the user to install, then also show the comment section.
- Include Launchpad bug reports, and what hardware, if any, is required
- Have a star rating system, and allow the user to sort the items by the most used/starred
- Allow the user to backup a profile of what software they have installed on their computer, for reinstallation later.
- Show the application size
- Integrate with an internet shopping service, to allow the user to find hardware that s/he may need to run the software. (start the search when the user clicks on the hardware's name)
- Allow the user to have a central user name for all the services offered.
- When the program information pops up to allow the user to install, then also show the comment section.
- Include Launchpad bug reports, and what hardware, if any, is required
- Have a star rating system, and allow the user to sort the items by the most used/starred
- Allow the user to backup a profile of what software they have installed on their computer, for reinstallation later.
- Show the application size
- Integrate with an internet shopping service, to allow the user to find hardware that s/he may need to run the software. (start the search when the user clicks on the hardware's name)
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Selected solution (#25):
Recommended for new users
Create a strict, community-based, transparent system for determining application quality.
Create a application category "Recommended for new users" which is filtered based on that quality criteria. Make it clear that one is seeing a community-based selection. The full, unfiltered view should be not more than one click away.
Could use the proposed #3: Star rating system, plus reviews of description texts (which should be easy to read and to understand by people with a non-software-developer mindset) and availibilty of translated descriptions. Maybe popcon data (there are exceptions of course, but popular packages tend to be more stable) and metrics about bugs could be used as well.
Having a lot of free software is great, guiding new users to software that shines is great as well, such a system would bridge these two interests.
Also it would create an incentive for developers to polish applications.
Create a strict, community-based, transparent system for determining application quality.
Create a application category "Recommended for new users" which is filtered based on that quality criteria. Make it clear that one is seeing a community-based selection. The full, unfiltered view should be not more than one click away.
Could use the proposed #3: Star rating system, plus reviews of description texts (which should be easy to read and to understand by people with a non-software-developer mindset) and availibilty of translated descriptions. Maybe popcon data (there are exceptions of course, but popular packages tend to be more stable) and metrics about bugs could be used as well.
Having a lot of free software is great, guiding new users to software that shines is great as well, such a system would bridge these two interests.
Also it would create an incentive for developers to polish applications.
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Selected solution (#26):
List similar/alternative software in the More Info tab
Written by
Liono the 12 May 10 at 06:35.
For example, if you were to try to install a desktop capture software, such as Istanbul, Software Center should also list similar packages: Xvidcap in this case.
If you want to install Pidgin, list Empathy as similar/alternative software, and so on..
For example, if you were to try to install a desktop capture software, such as Istanbul, Software Center should also list similar packages: Xvidcap in this case.
If you want to install Pidgin, list Empathy as similar/alternative software, and so on..
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Selected solution (#27):
History install / uninstall (Ubuntu Software Center)
Add in the left pane a button which serves to check the date on which you installed or uninstalled applications.
Añadir en el panel izquierdo un botón que sirva para ver la fecha en la que has instalado o desinstalado aplicaciones.
Add in the left pane a button which serves to check the date on which you installed or uninstalled applications.
Añadir en el panel izquierdo un botón que sirva para ver la fecha en la que has instalado o desinstalado aplicaciones.
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Selected solution (#28):
Show latest software after selecting a category
The utility and appeal of the Ubuntu Software Center could be enhanced adding a "latest software" display to the Software Center. This is, after choosing one category (for instance, games),the user would see which are the latest games that have been added to the Software Center.
The utility and appeal of the Ubuntu Software Center could be enhanced adding a "latest software" display to the Software Center. This is, after choosing one category (for instance, games),the user would see which are the latest games that have been added to the Software Center.
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Selected solution (#29):
Add a checkbox, Install all.
Written by
lowlux the 15 Apr 10 at 14:24.
Should be able to add a check box to all the programs i want to install and then hit a Install all button... without clicking on the program.
Should be able to add a check box to all the programs i want to install and then hit a Install all button... without clicking on the program.
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Selected solution (#30):
Top priority UI improvements
Written by
Liso22 the 10 Jun 10 at 23:44.
Well, I have to say that I love the software center but still when I see the interface I feel like it's a work in progress.
The main problem (among a few more) right now is that the software center has a huge waste of blank space. This is more evident when you are using a laptop, In my case I can only see half the window. Is there really so much to show? I can see rhythmbox full-screen but I can't see the bloody software center, it's ridiculous.
I'm obsessive when it comes to UIs regarding ergonomics.
It makes me mad to see things that just aren't logical, and I have to say that the software center really freaks me out. But with some simple corrections the interface could be usable:
- How are: "File, Edit, View and Help" useful in this application? There is no way for any of the options to be applicable. Conclusion: remove them altogether.
- Right now not all categories can be shown on screen, if you have a screen under 15 inch. Why? Ridiculous icon sizes. Just by making each category 30% smaller, we would have 4 columns and 4 rows, at all times, without having to scroll through the window.
- When you (If you don't you see a weird red screen instead) This is more like a bug but I felt I needed to point it out.
- An obvious one: display a notification when an applications is fully downloaded.
- The left column is mostly blank all the time. Instead of this it could show applications being installed with their respective progress bars which would fade away as they are downloaded, grouping should only function when the windows is too small for all applications separated.
- Add ratings to applications. (you know, the little yellow stars). Add a toolbar on the top of the software center with the options: "Most popular", "Best reviewed" and "Most recent" to order them.
Well, I have to say that I love the software center but still when I see the interface I feel like it's a work in progress.
The main problem (among a few more) right now is that the software center has a huge waste of blank space. This is more evident when you are using a laptop, In my case I can only see half the window. Is there really so much to show? I can see rhythmbox full-screen but I can't see the bloody software center, it's ridiculous.
I'm obsessive when it comes to UIs regarding ergonomics.
It makes me mad to see things that just aren't logical, and I have to say that the software center really freaks me out. But with some simple corrections the interface could be usable:
- How are: "File, Edit, View and Help" useful in this application? There is no way for any of the options to be applicable. Conclusion: remove them altogether.
- Right now not all categories can be shown on screen, if you have a screen under 15 inch. Why? Ridiculous icon sizes. Just by making each category 30% smaller, we would have 4 columns and 4 rows, at all times, without having to scroll through the window.
- When you (If you don't you see a weird red screen instead) This is more like a bug but I felt I needed to point it out.
- An obvious one: display a notification when an applications is fully downloaded.
- The left column is mostly blank all the time. Instead of this it could show applications being installed with their respective progress bars which would fade away as they are downloaded, grouping should only function when the windows is too small for all applications separated.
- Add ratings to applications. (you know, the little yellow stars). Add a toolbar on the top of the software center with the options: "Most popular", "Best reviewed" and "Most recent" to order them.
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Selected solution (#31):
Start applications from Software Center
Written by
bawlaw the 4 Aug 10 at 13:57.
Add the button "Start This Application" inside the Software Center,
sometimes you install a new app but can't find it in menu
Add the button "Start This Application" inside the Software Center,
sometimes you install a new app but can't find it in menu
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Selected solution (#32):
Add themes to the Ubuntu Central (software center)
Written by
Blinky the 2 Sep 10 at 18:04.
Themes are one of the great things with ubuntu - you can get what you want and make ubuntu look and feel like you want.
We should add a themes section to ubuntu central/the software center to increase the availability of themes and to increase exposure for developers.
Themes are one of the great things with ubuntu - you can get what you want and make ubuntu look and feel like you want.
We should add a themes section to ubuntu central/the software center to increase the availability of themes and to increase exposure for developers.
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Selected solution (#33):
Integration with Ubuntu Forums
Written by
mortrca the 14 Nov 10 at 20:43.
Although the ability to post comments and rate applications in the Software Center would be of huge benefit, I foresee one large issue with adding the ability to comment to the Software Center. Commenting is supposed to be a way for users of the applications to state why they like or dislike an application, not to discuss ways of fixing issues with it. It should be made easy to start a new thread in the Ubuntu Forums with a comment someone has posted. Usage example:
Person A downloads and uses an application. They like it and would use it frequently except that it is missing a feature that they need, to make it really useful. Since they dislike the fact that the application is missing this feature, they post a comment in the Software Center saying that they dislike the application for this reason.
Supposedly, a developer would read the comments that people post for his application and submit updates containing the features that people need in the application, but if the developer doesn't, person B enters the scene.
Person B notices person A's comment. Person B knows of a way to integrate the needed feature or of another app that will do the job better and fulfill the needs of person A. Instead of posting a comment (that doesn't follow the purpose of commenting) saying that he knows what person A would like better, he should be able to start a conversation with person A in the Ubuntu Forums explaining what person A could do differently. This would also make it easier for people with other suggestions to add their two cents without creating a long and hard to follow conversation in what was supposed to be a lightweight commenting program. Commenting for rating purposes should be kept separate from discussing particularities of the apps.
Although the ability to post comments and rate applications in the Software Center would be of huge benefit, I foresee one large issue with adding the ability to comment to the Software Center. Commenting is supposed to be a way for users of the applications to state why they like or dislike an application, not to discuss ways of fixing issues with it. It should be made easy to start a new thread in the Ubuntu Forums with a comment someone has posted. Usage example:
Person A downloads and uses an application. They like it and would use it frequently except that it is missing a feature that they need, to make it really useful. Since they dislike the fact that the application is missing this feature, they post a comment in the Software Center saying that they dislike the application for this reason.
Supposedly, a developer would read the comments that people post for his application and submit updates containing the features that people need in the application, but if the developer doesn't, person B enters the scene.
Person B notices person A's comment. Person B knows of a way to integrate the needed feature or of another app that will do the job better and fulfill the needs of person A. Instead of posting a comment (that doesn't follow the purpose of commenting) saying that he knows what person A would like better, he should be able to start a conversation with person A in the Ubuntu Forums explaining what person A could do differently. This would also make it easier for people with other suggestions to add their two cents without creating a long and hard to follow conversation in what was supposed to be a lightweight commenting program. Commenting for rating purposes should be kept separate from discussing particularities of the apps.
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Selected solution (#35):
Possibility to make a donation for FOSS
Written by
maegras the 13 Apr 11 at 18:25.
As now we have closed-source software that requires payment in order to install it, we should have the possibility to make a donation from within the USC to the application we most appreciate.
As now we have closed-source software that requires payment in order to install it, we should have the possibility to make a donation from within the USC to the application we most appreciate.
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Selected solution (#36):
Make application logo clickable and draggable to the laucher
Written by
haydoni the 29 Apr 11 at 10:53.
The logo for each of the applications looks like it ought to be clickable and draggable... currently it isn't, this is quite frustrating to new users.
One idea (if the application is installed):
Allow it to be click-able from the software center, executing the program.
Allow the logo to be dragged and dropped to the Unity launcher, as any other application.
The logo for each of the applications looks like it ought to be clickable and draggable... currently it isn't, this is quite frustrating to new users.
One idea (if the application is installed):
Allow it to be click-able from the software center, executing the program.
Allow the logo to be dragged and dropped to the Unity launcher, as any other application.
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Selected solution (#37):
Allow software sorting
A feature in the USC would be implemented allowing users to sort applications by the rating they have received from other users. Possibly implement other sorting options also, like by popularity in volume of downloads, and date added to the USC
A feature in the USC would be implemented allowing users to sort applications by the rating they have received from other users. Possibly implement other sorting options also, like by popularity in volume of downloads, and date added to the USC
Support multiple payment options in Ubuntu Software Center
Written by byo the 2 Dec 10 at 22:54.
Implemented
The only available payment method right now is by providing credit card information. There are situations in which this method is unacceptable. Such kind of payment should also not be threated as the most secure one.
Ubuntu Software Center should let people pay using alternative methods. Few examples are: Paypal, Google Checkout, Premium SMS.
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Selected solution (#1):
Add support for PayPal in the Ubuntu Software Center
Written by
byo the 2 Dec 10 at 22:54.
The window that opens where user puts his credit card details, should let people switch to Paypal method (i.e. by using tabs).
The window that opens where user puts his credit card details, should let people switch to Paypal method (i.e. by using tabs).
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Selected solution (#2):
Make the payment system work with plugins for different payment brokers.
A bank or payment broker can then provide its own payment plug-in. This way a user can easily add other payment methods. Maybe install a default set of payment methods based on the country?
It would be nice if there was a button with "add payment module" that provides a list of online payment systems.
plug ins could be provided for :
paypal
Google checkout
Wire transfer
Premium SMS
iDeal (used a lot in the Netherlands)
solution of My private bank
This plug-in system will be no easy task to write but once implemented, it will offer huge flexibility.
Security definitely a big issue here, it must be absolutely impossible for bank@hacker.com to install his own plug-in.
With this plug-in system Providing an addition payment method doesn't have to be done by Ubuntu programmers, but can be done by a third party. Only testing and approving for install would have to be done by Ubuntu developers.
A bank or payment broker can then provide its own payment plug-in. This way a user can easily add other payment methods. Maybe install a default set of payment methods based on the country?
It would be nice if there was a button with "add payment module" that provides a list of online payment systems.
plug ins could be provided for :
paypal
Google checkout
Wire transfer
Premium SMS
iDeal (used a lot in the Netherlands)
solution of My private bank
This plug-in system will be no easy task to write but once implemented, it will offer huge flexibility.
Security definitely a big issue here, it must be absolutely impossible for bank@hacker.com to install his own plug-in.
With this plug-in system Providing an addition payment method doesn't have to be done by Ubuntu programmers, but can be done by a third party. Only testing and approving for install would have to be done by Ubuntu developers.
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Selected solution (#3):
Please also add support for Alipay in the Ubuntu Software Center
Written by
fracting the 21 Feb 11 at 07:23.
Alipay.com Co.,Ltd (AliPay) is China’s best online payment service.
See http://market.alipay.com/ospay/aboutAlipay/alibabaGroupCompetitiveEdge.html
for details.
Best regards.
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Selected solution (#4):
Give users multiple payment options
Like most payment sites, the Software Center should give users several choices: Paypal, credit cards, Google Checkout, and other online payment methods. The user can then choose whether he wants to pay via credit card. That's what Ubuntu is about, after all: giving the user the freedom to choose.
Like most payment sites, the Software Center should give users several choices: Paypal, credit cards, Google Checkout, and other online payment methods. The user can then choose whether he wants to pay via credit card. That's what Ubuntu is about, after all: giving the user the freedom to choose.
Software add-on information.
Written by adam_riggs the 7 Nov 11 at 12:01.
Not an idea
Ubuntu software center software add-ons are not well documented so you do not know which ones are useful.
Software center (Ubuntu 11.10) needs a better navigation interface
Written by siddharthasahu the 20 Oct 11 at 16:35.
Not an idea
1) The listings inside a category (eg Accessories) is done on individual lines, which needs a lot of scrolling to navigate.
2) The search bar disappears when viewing a app details, thus requiring us to go back a page or go to the home page to search again.
3) the add-ons list for an application only shows a rating, which is not very informative.