Written by wafflesid the 8 Oct 09 at 03:00.

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.

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.

Written by everest40 the 19 Oct 09 at 03:56.

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.

Written by shababhsiddique the 30 Oct 09 at 09:55.

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

Written by Stebalien the 18 Oct 09 at 21:06.

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.

Written by Stebalien the 18 Oct 09 at 21:10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Written by delphiexile the 5 Nov 09 at 21:23.

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.

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"

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.

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.

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...

Written by Vahan Harutyunyan the 28 Sep 10 at 14:58.

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">

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

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).

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.

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.

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)

Written by ralf.ebert the 7 Nov 09 at 18:07.

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.

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..

Written by Dragonfly the 22 Nov 09 at 17:40.

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.

Written by granadajose the 5 Feb 10 at 20:00.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Written by paperdragons the 1 Jul 11 at 23:04.

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

Written by gazilla the 24 Apr 10 at 12:40.

On the detail screen for each package (accessed via the "More info" button) add the download size and installed size. This could be placed under the current data on "License:" and "Version:", and in the same greyed-out style.

On the detail screen for each package (accessed via the "More info" button) add the download size and installed size. This could be placed under the current data on "License:" and "Version:", and in the same greyed-out style.

Written by gazilla the 24 Apr 10 at 12:45.

As well as the sizes for just the listed package, also compute and display the size of dependancies which must also be installed with the package. If the values are both zero then omit the dependancies section.

As well as the sizes for just the listed package, also compute and display the size of dependancies which must also be installed with the package. If the values are both zero then omit the dependancies section.

Written by Daedalus28288 the 9 Apr 11 at 16:17.

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.

Written by Daedalus28288 the 10 Apr 11 at 07:53.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Written by seiryu89 the 12 Apr 12 at 20:08.

Display under the progress bar the current downloading speed and the time remaining

Display under the progress bar the current downloading speed and the time remaining

Written by motang the 6 Mar 11 at 16:26.

Have the software's release date long with it's version number.

Have the software's release date long with it's version number.

Written by congelli501 the 1 Jul 11 at 11:54.

Create a new section "Drivers for my hardware" (like the "Provided by Ubuntu" section), which contains the list of installed and not installed drivers packages for your computer.

Create a new section "Drivers for my hardware" (like the "Provided by Ubuntu" section), which contains the list of installed and not installed drivers packages for your computer.

Written by benoyanthony the 8 Oct 11 at 12:09.

Device manager need to be added in settings manager , wherein use can add,remove and update driver for resptive hardware, evenif hardware is not present in the system.

Device manager need to be added in settings manager , wherein use can add,remove and update driver for resptive hardware, evenif hardware is not present in the system.

Written by aV Echelon the 19 Jun 11 at 21:47.

Basically, when you download a program, archive, etc. and when you open it, if there is no program to open it or the required packages aren't installed, Ubuntu should ask you two things:

1) Choose program 2) Search the Software Center

This is a feature in Snow Leopard that I recently discovered, and seeing it in Ubuntu would be awesome.

Basically, when you download a program, archive, etc. and when you open it, if there is no program to open it or the required packages aren't installed, Ubuntu should ask you two things: 1) Choose program 2) Search the Software Center This is a feature in Snow Leopard that I recently discovered, and seeing it in Ubuntu would be awesome.

Written by Willynux the 12 Jul 11 at 13:58.

When searching for a new application for a given task, new users especially, should be given the possibility to go directly to the best applications, those that received many and good rating. (this will improve the user experience of Free Software by providing high quality software first).
This could be done by clicking at the top of the column like in nautilus.

When searching for a new application for a given task, new users especially, should be given the possibility to go directly to the best applications, those that received many and good rating. (this will improve the user experience of Free Software by providing high quality software first). This could be done by clicking at the top of the column like in nautilus.

Written by remcohage the 19 Feb 11 at 15:31.

Here's a list of 60+ native commercial (and also new) Linux games on this site:
http://penguspy.com/#/All/commercial/sort=2/view=1/limit=0

Others:
- ID Software: RAGE (end of the year, maybe Linux client..)
- Unigine: OIL RUSH http://oilrush-game.com/ and Dilogus - The Winds of War http://www.dilogus-game.com/

These games have native Linux client releases already.
So with minor modifications these games can run and be installed from within the Ubuntu Software Centre, and game company's like ID/Unigine have then, with almost no extra costs, a new potential game market of a couple million users. New users have less reason to run back to Windows, because buying and installing is easier in Ubuntu (And off course they run better ;-) ).

My suggestion is that Canonical/Ubuntu, contacts more game company's (ID-software/Unigine etc.) and make an arrangement in best for all company's and users, to get the games in the Software paid apps!

Here's a list of 60+ native commercial (and also new) Linux games on this site: http://penguspy.com/#/All/commercial/sort=2/view=1/limit=0 Others: - ID Software: RAGE (end of the year, maybe Linux client..) - Unigine: OIL RUSH http://oilrush-game.com/ and Dilogus - The Winds of War http://www.dilogus-game.com/ These games have native Linux client releases already. So with minor modifications these games can run and be installed from within the Ubuntu Software Centre, and game company's like ID/Unigine have then, with almost no extra costs, a new potential game market of a couple million users. New users have less reason to run back to Windows, because buying and installing is easier in Ubuntu (And off course they run better ;-) ). My suggestion is that Canonical/Ubuntu, contacts more game company's (ID-software/Unigine etc.) and make an arrangement in best for all company's and users, to get the games in the Software paid apps! If this is working, at least commercial Linux company's earn more money and can make better and more games for Linux, so that the market is getting bigger. Then more will follow. If someone knows more games to add to the list..

Written by MisterITguru the 21 Feb 11 at 14:46.

I can imagine an ubuntu game store/plugin where I can fire up some of the old skool games, that inspired this multi billion $ gaming economy in the fire place.

Some nifty addons, such as finding other gamers currently online, (I would think that a quick hack of a jabber server could help this along), scheduled games with other gamers, (live game stats, for example, FreeSpace2 game kicking off in 25 mins, 16 players registered, 13 currently online, waiting on 3 etc.), and also, common gamer tag across all titles! Think of the *MASSIVE* peer2peer gaming community waiting to be tapped into.

I think that taking this opportunity to put 'Community Gaming' on the map, eventually, with the 13 million users or so, developers might not have too much of a problem letting the community get thier older games working, (ubuntu can already hardware profile, so we can even tell if games will run, and run adequately.)

It would be great to tell my friends under ubuntu, hey, install X game, and meet me online @ 8, lets kick some butt, or a strategy game, or even a co-op game.

Actually, I'm begining to feel really passionate about this! This is something I feel that been missing from linux in general, imagine the future where game consoles are no longer good investments, and we plug in ubuntu based super charged gaming rigs into our TVs ..... (I want in on this project!)

I can imagine an ubuntu game store/plugin where I can fire up some of the old skool games, that inspired this multi billion $ gaming economy in the fire place. Some nifty addons, such as finding other gamers currently online, (I would think that a quick hack of a jabber server could help this along), scheduled games with other gamers, (live game stats, for example, FreeSpace2 game kicking off in 25 mins, 16 players registered, 13 currently online, waiting on 3 etc.), and also, common gamer tag across all titles! Think of the *MASSIVE* peer2peer gaming community waiting to be tapped into. I think that taking this opportunity to put 'Community Gaming' on the map, eventually, with the 13 million users or so, developers might not have too much of a problem letting the community get thier older games working, (ubuntu can already hardware profile, so we can even tell if games will run, and run adequately.) It would be great to tell my friends under ubuntu, hey, install X game, and meet me online @ 8, lets kick some butt, or a strategy game, or even a co-op game. Actually, I'm begining to feel really passionate about this! This is something I feel that been missing from linux in general, imagine the future where game consoles are no longer good investments, and we plug in ubuntu based super charged gaming rigs into our TVs ..... (I want in on this project!)

Written by ivo000 the 1 Mar 11 at 21:41.

Add demo or trial version games in Ubuntu Software Center

Add demo or trial version games in Ubuntu Software Center

Written by silentIm the 18 Mar 11 at 14:06.

Please also support commercial application as well. This hopefully allow commercial developer to also contribute to Ubuntu and Linux in general with more fresh cash. Sort of Apple AppStore, but with more features and less crap. The greatness of centralized software centre is the little guys can stand with the bigger guys equally. In IPhone, it can be seen on how those big developers with regular console titles can't compete with 0.99 cents Angry Bird. It is also much cheaper to distribute via software centre and often regulations and taxes are much relaxed.

Support for user to add user review, forum, and ability to submit bug particularly for that app. This will help greatly for developer to communicate with their users. This may require Canonical to charge the commercial developers, but then Canonical can invest more to develop Ubuntu and linux in general, and also promote Linux commercially to common users!

Apple AppStore is headache for developer, for example: the software reviews prevent developer to roll out quick update. A minor patch means a whole download. The AppStore is laggy and does not use standard port (get blocked at my uni accidentally). A serious security hole can only be patched as fast as 1 week, often need more time than that, because they will review the whole software. And the developer need to upload the whole app again to Apple.

Canonical and Ubuntu developers should be able to do it better!

Please also support commercial application as well. This hopefully allow commercial developer to also contribute to Ubuntu and Linux in general with more fresh cash. Sort of Apple AppStore, but with more features and less crap. The greatness of centralized software centre is the little guys can stand with the bigger guys equally. In IPhone, it can be seen on how those big developers with regular console titles can't compete with 0.99 cents Angry Bird. It is also much cheaper to distribute via software centre and often regulations and taxes are much relaxed. Support for user to add user review, forum, and ability to submit bug particularly for that app. This will help greatly for developer to communicate with their users. This may require Canonical to charge the commercial developers, but then Canonical can invest more to develop Ubuntu and linux in general, and also promote Linux commercially to common users! Apple AppStore is headache for developer, for example: the software reviews prevent developer to roll out quick update. A minor patch means a whole download. The AppStore is laggy and does not use standard port (get blocked at my uni accidentally). A serious security hole can only be patched as fast as 1 week, often need more time than that, because they will review the whole software. And the developer need to upload the whole app again to Apple. Canonical and Ubuntu developers should be able to do it better!

Written by Felitaur the 19 Mar 11 at 20:51.

Run public service, allowing proprietary application developers add their proprietary crap to the Ubuntu Software Center for money, and use this money to promote clean free software.
Also, make Proprietary software not visible by default, or ask users on first run, does they want to see only free software applications, only free of charge apps, or all, including payable proprietary software.

Run public service, allowing proprietary application developers add their proprietary crap to the Ubuntu Software Center for money, and use this money to promote clean free software. Also, make Proprietary software not visible by default, or ask users on first run, does they want to see only free software applications, only free of charge apps, or all, including payable proprietary software.

Written by michal_s the 24 Feb 12 at 11:00.

If some app have large KDE dependencies or some defined set of KDE dependencies (remember about Qt environment which have some KDE dependencies, but not so large), then it will be marked automatically as KDE app in Software Center.

If some app have large KDE dependencies or some defined set of KDE dependencies (remember about Qt environment which have some KDE dependencies, but not so large), then it will be marked automatically as KDE app in Software Center. <a href="http://michal.superuser.org.pl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mockup1.jpg"><img src="http://michal.superuser.org.pl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mockup1.jpg" width="300"></a> <br /> <a href="http://michal.superuser.org.pl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mockup2.jpg"><img src="http://michal.superuser.org.pl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mockup2.jpg" width="300"></a>

Written by pseudo the 26 Feb 12 at 20:55.

I know some inexperienced Ubuntu users. Just a small sign will nothing tell them. You will need to add a short explanation, on mouse-over on the sign, I suggest.

I know some inexperienced Ubuntu users. Just a small sign will nothing tell them. You will need to add a short explanation, on mouse-over on the sign, I suggest.

Written by Aielyn the 9 Mar 12 at 06:35.

How about having logos for each of the various environments, and marking products according to which environments they have been *tested* on?

That way, if a KDE-specific application hasn't been tested for Unity compatibility, it doesn't have the Unity logo, and vice versa.

This could also provide an option to only display products that have been tested for a specific environment. Think of this as a "certification" approach. It shouldn't add too much extra work, as the environment that the program is developed for would be marked immediately, and users who are more adventurous could test untested programs in their environment.

This goes beyond Solution #1, in that satisfying dependencies doesn't guarantee proper working of the program.

How about having logos for each of the various environments, and marking products according to which environments they have been *tested* on? That way, if a KDE-specific application hasn't been tested for Unity compatibility, it doesn't have the Unity logo, and vice versa. This could also provide an option to only display products that have been tested for a specific environment. Think of this as a "certification" approach. It shouldn't add too much extra work, as the environment that the program is developed for would be marked immediately, and users who are more adventurous could test untested programs in their environment. This goes beyond Solution #1, in that satisfying dependencies doesn't guarantee proper working of the program.

Written by Sepero the 11 Apr 12 at 18:59.

Marking the incompatible software only brings more attention to them. Instead, put a little "star" or "check mark" by software that works well. Almost like editor approved software.

Also, there could be a way to open a window showing "314MB install. Listed dependencies are lib...", to indicate how much harddrive space will be used after installing the software.

Marking the incompatible software only brings more attention to them. Instead, put a little "star" or "check mark" by software that works well. Almost like editor approved software. Also, there could be a way to open a window showing "314MB install. Listed dependencies are lib...", to indicate how much harddrive space will be used after installing the software.

Written by strongdrink the 16 Oct 11 at 02:41.

Add a 'trial edition' when the developers submit the application. It would be nice if the developers could set an option for a trial version of their program. This would give more exposure to the program, and let the user decide if he/she would really want to buy the application.

Add a 'trial edition' when the developers submit the application. It would be nice if the developers could set an option for a trial version of their program. This would give more exposure to the program, and let the user decide if he/she would really want to buy the application.