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put an ubuntu one status icon in the notification area  
Written by manu.valentin the 10 Mar 12 at 13:52. Global category: Usability. New
when ubuntu one is syncing, it's very awkward having to open the ubuntu one application to see the status (syncing, not syncing, connected, not connected..).
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Solution #1: an icon with the most important information about the ubuntu one status
Written by manu.valentin the 10 Mar 12 at 13:52.
put an icon with the most important information about the status of ubuntu one, like dropbox (syncing speed, remaining time, connection information..)
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Solution #2: Status indication in the messaging, network or power indicator
Written by RobinJ1995 the 9 Apr 12 at 07:59.
A simple status indication under the messaging, network or power indicator could help. It doesn't take up much space and it doesn't sit in the way there, but it could be usefull to check the sync status.

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Rename Add/Remove  
Written by neomenlo the 11 Sep 08 at 20:16. Related project: Add/Remove program dialog. Implemented
"Add/Remove" brings back horrifying memories of the slow, useless "Add/Remove Programs" from windows.

While the "Add" would ordinarily suggest that the user can easily add programs, this was not the case in windows. In fact, I never used "Add/Remove Programs" to add a program in windows.

So I suggest something like "Get/Remove". Get is a much more accurate term because it actually downloads all the programs you tell it to.
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Selected solution (#1): Auto-generated solution of idea #13068
Written by neomenlo the 11 Sep 08 at 20:16.
Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #13068 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

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Ubuntu Software Center does not notify its actions  
Written by Menti the 11 Dec 09 at 14:44. Global category: Usability. New
When I use Synaptic or Update manager, the opening and closing of popup windows lets me know that installing/uninstalling of packages has started or finished, even if I am seeing other windows. It is annoying, in fact, like a lot of popups, but I know what's happening.

On the other hand, if I leave Ubuntu Software Center doing something and open another program, the only way I can know if USC has finished is focusing on its window again.
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Solution #1: Notify OSD could provide notifications on Unbuntu Software Center's actions
Written by Menti the 11 Dec 09 at 14:44.
Integrating the Ubuntu-created notification system with the Ubuntu-created Software Center sounds logical.

The event that should trigger a notification would be the end of all installation/uninstallation jobs in progress.

The notification could list all software installed/uninstalled, something like this:

__________________________________________________________

Ubuntu Software Center has uninstalled the following items from your system:
Application 1, Application 2, Application 3
__________________________________________________________

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Solution #2: Offer to launch newly installed applications
Written by mdhunn the 12 Dec 09 at 07:06.
Offer to launch newly installed applications and notify on errors like the old add/remove tool. I've missed that.
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Solution #3: Black and white pop-up notifacations
Written by Afroman10496 the 31 Dec 09 at 23:31.
Make a black and white pop-up (like the battery notifacation one) telling the user that his/her selected apps have finished downloading and installing.
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Solution #4: Add a recently installed section to the Applications menu.
Written by mdhunn the 6 Jan 10 at 04:55.
Inspired by molecule-eye's comment.

Add a recently installed section to the Applications menu in the panel. Make the menu configurable as to the number of days/weeks history displayed or allow the user to have it broken down into sub menus for today, yesterday and the last month like a web browser's history. Highlight the Applications menu icon with a check or other badge when applications have been successfully installed in case the user stepped out while the new programs were installing. The check should clear once the new programs have been launched or the user opts to clear it. Provide a tool tip showing where the new programs are normally located in the menu, in case a program was expected to show up under office but went into accessories for example.

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Easy way to add programs to the startup  
Written by la_serpe the 31 Jan 09 at 00:30. Global category: Usability. Already implemented
Now to select programs on startup one must go to system/preferences/sessions menu. It is quite confusing...
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Solution #1: Right click on the right side of the panel
Written by la_serpe the 31 Jan 09 at 00:30.
There should be possibility to configure session menu from a menu which appears when you right click on the right side of gnome panel.
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Solution #2: Rename 'Sessions' as 'Startup Programs'
Written by dstansby the 31 Jan 09 at 18:31.
Sessions is a confusing name for what is basically a little application that allows you to configure what runs at startup. So, why not give it a more recognizable name like 'Startup Programs'
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Solution #3: Right click on application menu
Written by anabelle the 31 Jan 09 at 22:55.
If i enter the Applications menu I should be able to right click and application and select: Run at startup.

I think this way is simple and straight forward.

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