Public bug reported: By default, Ubuntu installs the Gnome extension "Desktop Icons" [1] (by rastersoft).
Unfortunately, this extension is now unmaintained, is problematic, and leads to several bugs, including but not limited to Bug #1901150 and Bug #1813441. The same author has created, and continues to maintain, the far superior "Desktop Icons NG (DING)" [2]. It solves a number of problems including the two aforementioned bugs. It's possible to disable, but not uninstall, "Desktop Icons", and then to install "Desktop Icons NG (DING)". I did this a while ago with great results. If Canonical replaces the former with the latter, not only will Ubuntu be using a better desktop manager, but also it will be able clear all related bugs at a stroke. This is a simple, cheap, quick and effective solution that will let the devs concentrate on more important tasks. Please give this serious consideration. More information: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS 64-bit Gnome version 3.36.3 [1] https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1465/desktop-icons/ [2] https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/2087/desktop-icons-ng-ding/ ** Affects: gnome-shell-extension-desktop-icons (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: desktop-file -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-shell-extension-desktop-icons in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1906420 Title: Please replace default Gnome extension "Desktop Icons" with "Desktop Icons NG (DING)" (by the same author) Status in gnome-shell-extension-desktop-icons package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: By default, Ubuntu installs the Gnome extension "Desktop Icons" [1] (by rastersoft). Unfortunately, this extension is now unmaintained, is problematic, and leads to several bugs, including but not limited to Bug #1901150 and Bug #1813441. The same author has created, and continues to maintain, the far superior "Desktop Icons NG (DING)" [2]. It solves a number of problems including the two aforementioned bugs. It's possible to disable, but not uninstall, "Desktop Icons", and then to install "Desktop Icons NG (DING)". I did this a while ago with great results. If Canonical replaces the former with the latter, not only will Ubuntu be using a better desktop manager, but also it will be able clear all related bugs at a stroke. This is a simple, cheap, quick and effective solution that will let the devs concentrate on more important tasks. Please give this serious consideration. More information: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS 64-bit Gnome version 3.36.3 [1] https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1465/desktop-icons/ [2] https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/2087/desktop-icons-ng-ding/ To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-shell-extension-desktop-icons/+bug/1906420/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
