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Written by Andaril the 21 Mar 11 at 20:48. Not an idea
Why have thousand of wiki-sites related to some GNU/Linux or *BSD, etc distributions, but still the information that they provide in most cases is the same(and so is configuration of this apps).

So many times user need to "travel" between many "wiki-islands", but gcc, bash, gnome, kde, vlc, $YOUR_FAVOURITE_APPLICATION is always the same! So why to do the same work n*times if one is just enough!

Lets compare 4 wikis:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Openbox#Keyboard_volume_control
http://wiki.debian.org/Openbox
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Openbox
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/openbox.xml

How do we install it in all for exemples:
Archlinux: sudo pacman -S openbox obconf feh
Debian: sudo aptitude install openbox obconf feh
Gentoo: sudo emerge -av openbox obconf feh
Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install openbox obconf feh

How configuration is for all for:

Archlinux, Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu: absolutely the same!

echo "exec openbox-session" > ~/.xinitrc
$EDITOR ~/.config/openbox/menu.xml
feh --bg-scale /path/to/your/background/image.jpg


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Solution #1: Show the good exemple by syncronizing/uniting ubuntu wiki with some other
Written by Andaril the 21 Mar 11 at 20:48.
The idea is to synchronize or merge with some other distributions wiki for the purpose of creating a greater one, because there not SO many difference (for example between Ubuntu and Debian) to have two wikis.

When there is a difference will be sufficient to change distribution-selector(like we change languages) to minor changes to take place.

Although I want Ubuntu to do what Wikipedia did for the internet, it is better to do it one step at a time.
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Solution #2: Create "OpenSourceWiki Foundation" or just encorage people to sync wikis
Written by Andaril the 23 Mar 11 at 09:45.
By "OpenSourceWiki Foundation" I mean some group of people, maybe not a foundation, but just part of some other project like freedesktop.org, that will take care of our wiki.

See the 6 comments or propose a solution (latest comment the 8 Aug 11 at 00:16) >>

Helping with art in Ubuntu is not accessible  
Written by baldurpet the 10 Apr 09 at 15:35. New
I'm an artist and I'd really like to help with some of the Ubuntu art projects, problem is I had to visit around 3 different sites clicking on some 8 different links to get there and then I had to subscribe to a mailing list
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Solution #1: Make it easier to submit to Ubuntu
Written by baldurpet the 10 Apr 09 at 15:35.
I understand why a mailing list is important, but what if someone just wants to be issued (for a lack of a better word) commands? I suggest something that's easy to access, a to-do pile if you will.

1. You click "Get Involved" on the Ubuntu front page
2. You click "Design"
3. Then you should see a big button saying "Click here to see projects you can participate with"
4. When you click that button you'd see a table with something like "We need a new icon for the Pidgin Internet Manager" or "A new logo for Kubuntu", and next to it would be a "Submit your idea" button.
The ideas could appear underneath the problem so users can easily see what ideas people have submitted.

You can _still keep the old way_, but this way people that can't be bothered with subscribing to a mailing list can simply submit their pictures.
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Solution #2: point 5. of Solution#1
Written by fred_t the 12 Apr 09 at 06:42.
It would be possible to vote for submitted proposals. Designing the "new Kubuntu logo" would be great, even better if you get a lot of votes. Many designers would see that as a good challenge or an excellent way to contribute to the movement. Most of all, the Ubuntu design would be influenced by users.
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Solution #3: Export/import
Written by Basem the 13 Apr 09 at 10:42.
Why not create an export button in the appearance window...A user will be able to create and customise a look. colour, icons, wallpaper, font etc...then he can extract it to a single tarball...other users who wish to use his look can import this tarball and further customise it...
This file can also include extras such as screensaver, transparency, etc...
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Solution #4: Export to gnome-look
Written by baldurpet the 13 Apr 09 at 13:19.
Why not combine solution #1 and #3 and let users export their look to the theme repository?

The user would simply need to make a custom theme, name it and then click "Submit/export to gnome-look". Then Ubuntu would ask the user for a username and password, and it would be up in no time. The only problem I see with this solution is that gnome-look might be flooded with themes that are either very ugly or themes where someone takes the Human-Clearlooks and implements some minor change (like only changing the colour slightly).
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Solution #5: Constant Artwork Competition
Written by bagano the 19 Apr 09 at 18:59.
Why not have a site like this one, dedicated to the artwork and look/feel of ubuntu.

1. Allow anyone to submit artwork.
2. Allow them to specify a particular use for it, or leave it general.
3. Allow people to vote and comment on the artwork, just like this site.
4. Get Ubuntu developers to look at the most popular artwork, and consider it for ubuntu.
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Solution #6: Use Launchpad
Written by itix the 20 Apr 09 at 13:39.
Launchpad works really great with translations (I know, I've been translating deluge to swedish there), why not use it for artwork as well...

See the 14 comments or propose a solution (latest comment the 5 May 09 at 23:53) >>