[Bug 908174] [NEW] Ubuntu makes skype video calls unaccesible, should use the webcam support command by default

2011-12-23 Thread manny
Public bug reported: Skype is mainly used for video to video calls, but it doesn't work by default in ubuntu because a simple command is not set up correctly, thus Unaccessible to non-tech users. The current working command for webcam support in ubuntu 11.10 is: env

[Bug 908174] Re: Ubuntu makes skype video calls unaccesible, should use the webcam support command by default

2011-12-23 Thread manny
** Description changed: Skype is mainly used for video to video calls, but it doesn't work by default in ubuntu because a simple command is not set up correctly, thus Unaccessible to non-tech users. The current working command for webcam support in ubuntu 11.10 is: env

[Bug 908174] Re: Ubuntu makes skype video calls unaccesible, should use the webcam support command by default

2011-12-23 Thread manny
** Description changed: Skype is mainly used for video to video calls, but it doesn't work by default in ubuntu because a simple command is not set up correctly, thus Unaccessible to non-tech users. The current working command for webcam support in ubuntu 11.10 is: env

[Bug 765819] Re: Launcher - Make Launcher left of screen reveal more responsive and less prone to false positives

2011-12-22 Thread manny
too bad no one payed attention to my mockup in comment #9 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/765819/comments/9 needs updating and some tweaking but something like that would help with the false positives a lot no matter where you encounter the problem vertically (not just the top

[Bug 765819] Re: Launcher - Make Launcher left of screen reveal more responsive and less prone to false positives

2011-12-22 Thread manny
@dabisu I actually tested it (in a partial manner) with my dad and some friends (my guinea pigs ;)). I un-maximize a window, stretch it and place it 6 o 7 pixels away from the left border. I noticed the times they stumbled with launcher were reduced and the times the launcher appeared they became

[Bug 765819] Re: Launcher - Make Launcher left of screen reveal more responsive and less prone to false positives

2011-12-22 Thread manny
@alanbell yea sometimes i would like to toggle the visibility options quickly when working, kinda how you can on mac osx: http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a04/9m/bu/mac-os-x-dock-features-800x800.jpg but most of the time i prefer it out of the way. -- You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 765819] Re: Launcher - Make Launcher left of screen reveal more responsive and less prone to false positives

2011-12-22 Thread manny
ah yea the options are also on the dock itself: http://assets.gcflearnfree.org/topics/202/dock_options.jpg -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/765819 Title: Launcher - Make Launcher left

[Bug 860501] Re: User Documentation should be easier to access

2011-12-21 Thread manny
Even Vodacom had to make it more accessible by adding an user guide right on the desktop where is really obvious (see pic): http://blog.canonical.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/12/NED_0181.jpg http://blog.canonical.com/2011/12/19/vodacom-success/ to solve this bug it needs to be something just as

[Bug 906388] Re: updates should not remove software from computers without installing an equivalent replacement

2011-12-21 Thread manny
@john I agree. and java was just an example. This could happen with other software. I filed this initially in update-manager. It needs to have a framework to notify clearly abrupt changes to the user. maybe it could use the same notification style system planned on this bug:

[Bug 906388] [NEW] updates should not remove software from computers without installing an equivalent replacement

2011-12-19 Thread manny
Public bug reported: removal of software in this form without a replacement is un-user- friendly and un-expected. Java is being removed in countless computers and many are not even aware of or know how to deal with this abrupt change.

[Bug 906388] Re: updates should not remove software from computers without installing an equivalent replacement

2011-12-19 Thread manny
** Description changed: removal of software in this form without a replacement is un-user- friendly and un-expected. Java is being removed in countless computers and many are not even aware of or know how to deal with this abrupt change.

[Bug 906388] Re: updates should not remove software from computers without installing an equivalent replacement

2011-12-19 Thread manny
** Description changed: removal of software in this form without a replacement is un-user- - friendly and un-expected. + friendly, un-expected and bad practice. Java is being removed in countless computers and many are not even aware of or know how to deal with this abrupt change.

[Bug 906388] Re: updates should not remove software from computers without installing an equivalent replacement

2011-12-19 Thread manny
** Description changed: Removal of software in this form without proper notification and equivalent replacement is un-user-friendly, un-expected and bad practice. Java is being removed in countless computers and many are not even aware of or know how to deal with this abrupt change.

[Bug 906388] Re: updates should not remove software from computers without installing an equivalent replacement

2011-12-19 Thread manny
** Description changed: Removal of software in this form without proper notification and equivalent replacement is un-user-friendly, un-expected and bad practice. Java is being removed in countless computers and many are not even aware of or know how to deal with this abrupt change.

[Bug 578045] Re: Upgrading packaged Ubuntu application unreasonably involves upgrading entire OS

2011-12-15 Thread manny
I think there is no one fix for this. But a combination of the backports, PPAs, the USC updates UI, myApps, more promotion right in the software center, crowd-sourcing and a project like getdeb which states that UbuntuBackports project has a limited scope in comparison. GetDeb extends the official

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-14 Thread manny
@Danillo Down the road, if the devs see a necessity, it could also scale to toggle persistence in maximized too (per app). But this bug is to resolve the issue for unmaximized first, so that would probably be a later topic. But for discoverability, is going to help that it will be shown for 2

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-14 Thread manny
The dash, the scrollbars, the launcher, greeter, etc. all are still evolving. So it can take a few cycles for some things to become feature complete. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-13 Thread manny
so from #106 (which also includes #60) would be something like: [X] Global Menu on (for predictability) [X] Button toggles menu visibility in un-maximized windows -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-12 Thread manny
@pedro The M button is for demonstration. The devs could use it because is small and non intrusive, but It could be changed to say menu or be the name of the app too, if they think is better. However, you should note, that this is not the same as a non persistent dropdown menu button like

[Bug 900985] Re: No guide to the basics of Unity is shown on first login

2011-12-11 Thread manny
Yeap, specially the next LTS will be a big upgrade for many and very different experience from the desktop they are still using. Would really help improve the transition. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-09 Thread manny
ok, i made an horizontal and persistent variation of the vertical-kde- appmenu: On: http://madjunir.deviantart.com/art/ubuntu-menu-button-un-maximized-windows-273062518 Off: http://madjunir.deviantart.com/art/ubuntu-menu-button-un-maximized-windows2-273062844 Is like what you see on comment

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-08 Thread manny
I like the global menu *even less* on a mac. at least we save some space on fullscreen with the current implementation. However, i think ubuntu doesnt want to clone mac, but create something that is far better. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs,

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-08 Thread manny
hmm, back to the menu-button, this here cool concept mockup integrates something similar and seems to go well with ubuntu's future multidevice vision: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JSR8IC77Ub4/TTRvnGBMuxI/BoI/V4uAumdAngs/s1600 /ubuntu_theme_mockup_v4_by_rustedthorn-d3738bm.png

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-07 Thread manny
it doesnt have to be an extra click. it could be made to reveal on hover. If I go to click something in a window, but hover its app button, the menu appears and I misclick a menu item. @Pedro don't contradict yourself. you hover with the current menus and also would hover with:

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-12-06 Thread manny
@Danillo yes, i was thinking about exactly that. We have those 2 buttons that do the same and clicking outside the dash also does the same. we also have the home-lens button if we want to go back to the home- lens. the X could close and reset (like it is now). -- You received this bug

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-05 Thread manny
later, if people dislike the app button, because of the extra click, phase out the global menu it doesnt have to be an extra click. it could be made to reveal on hover. also since both menus are invisible and dont clutter the screen , both options could be available for unmaximized. -- You

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-12-03 Thread manny
@Pedro Bessa yea, fixing the bug with some of the proposals mentioned here, could also open the possibility to having a much smaller and better looking panel (aka wing style panel) in the future. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed

[Bug 890747] Re: Ctrl Alt Del doesn't do what most people typing it would expect

2011-11-30 Thread manny
funny video :) Someone using Ubuntu who types Ctrl Alt Del is far more likely to have previously used Windows than to have previously used Mac OS X The point here is not to emulate Windows, but to provide something that people pressing it are likely to be looking for Valid points, but you're

[Bug 668415] Re: Movement of Unity launcher

2011-11-29 Thread manny
For those that prefer it at the bottom for any reason, the bottom launcher (Unity Plugin Rotated) just got a little better: http://www.webupd8.org/2011/11/install-ubuntu-unity-bottom-launcher.html looking pretty nice:

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-11-27 Thread manny
@Robert That's why i proposed a similar approach, but with a few tweaks (appear on mouse over instead of click and possibly an horizontal layout instead of vertical to match better the current behavior but for non maximized): https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/682788/comments/73 that should

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-11-27 Thread manny
Also in my case I dont see a problem with having both the global menu we have now and the vertical-menu/button attached to the non-maximized windows (Marco's idea). Since they both are hidden by default. But when you hover you would activate either one. Then when you maximize the window only the

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-11-25 Thread manny
forgot to link the comments to the pics: http://www.webupd8.org/2011/11/oxygen-appmenu-replace-menu- with.html#comment-371672591 @Romano I think is kde only for now, but seems to work also with gtk apps. maybe needs some tweaking or porting. -- You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-11-24 Thread manny
@TreviƱo Very nice, I actually like it and maybe the menu could appear on mouse over instead of click ? looks good on gtk apps too: http://minus.com/lbq3ka2PRj4EKV http://minus.com/mbfBJxhgzj#2 It would also work well on maximized windows and the bar elements can hide as they do now. Or

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-23 Thread manny
@johnlea Thanks John, that's an interesting alternative. The concept of lenses in the launcher was in natty , but I personally didnt use it as i considered it duplication of the dash button (and now removed in oneiric), but am sure some will find it useful or want the feature back. After some

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-23 Thread manny
@Sebastien ok i see. but it seems the normal mouse users are becoming the second class citizens :o super-type-enter is something only a power/kb user would use... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-23 Thread manny
@Sebastien oh, and i didnt want to imply that keyboard power users are not important. but the system should differentiate between an user that uses the keyboard to navigate and an user that will never use it. keyboard power user: if am a keyboard user i want the behavior we have now. normal

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-23 Thread manny
@Sebastien the question is to know if using a lens once means you are likely to use it again next time you go to the dash? yea, that's also the problem, how do we know the user *always* wants to *search* every time he opens the dash? that should also be a case study. with keyboard users, looks

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-23 Thread manny
we don't, and that's not the case, there is probably cases where the same user will use a lens once for a specific reason and where it will use it several times for some reasons, But imo that has been made the case here. It is suggested that the user opens the dash to always search and thus this

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-11-22 Thread manny
@Pedro Bessa (pedbessa) check comment 38: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/682788/comments/38 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/682788 Title: Global menu is not ergonomical on

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-21 Thread manny
@John Lea (johnlea) Yes, creating a design that will satisfy everyone is indeed challenging and time/resource consuming. I still think some customability could be introduced. for example bug #884123 suggests the ability to override the home lens. I would personally prefer jumping directly to

[Bug 873759] Re: Dash lenses should have tooltips on hover

2011-11-17 Thread manny
@Sebastien Bacher (seb128) changing lens is not destructive, i.e clicking to see has no cost yes, is not destructive, but you need to click. tooltips avoid extra clicking. The brain can get the info with just a quick hover. as for allowing tooltips in some lenses, for example the file-lens

[Bug 890747] Re: Ctrl Alt Del doesn't do what most people typing it would expect

2011-11-15 Thread manny
Users usually press this key combo when something is wrong and their system is very unresponsive. In windows it gives you a Menu, not just one function (pic of w7 enterprise): https://wiki.lepp.cornell.edu/lepp/pub/Computing/FirstWindowsLogon /Win7Ctrl-alt-del.png We can give users similar

[Bug 890747] Re: Ctrl Alt Del doesn't do what most people typing it would expect

2011-11-15 Thread manny
another reference pic (but shows the entire fullscreen, the accessibility options and the shutdown button): http://desktudo.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/vista_ctrl_alt_del_screen___xp_by_flawless02.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-06 Thread manny
@kamstrup for myself i like option #1 since my dash already shows fullscreen. would be weird to have a fullscreen dash that is empty... as option #2 if some people want it (i believe for a non fullscreen dash), then i see no reason why not to include that option. As for the

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-04 Thread manny
If the above file was not found then load defaults. Defaults could be something simple like Ubuntu Help, Ubuntu.com, Internet Browser, E-Mail, etc. I like the idea of the ubuntu-help / desktop-guide being more prominent (either when you open the dash or on the launcher) or as one of the default

[Bug 885738] Re: Dash - Remove Dash Home shortcut icons

2011-11-03 Thread manny
would some of the apps that have been *recently installed* also show on this new default view for users to find easily ? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/885738 Title: Dash - Remove

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). What can be done to safeguard data, revert failed upgrades and overall reduce the risks?

2011-11-03 Thread manny
** Summary changed: - Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users. + Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). What can be done to safeguard data,

[Bug 785840] Re: Home dash icons need to be customizable

2011-11-02 Thread manny
Actually, I'd like to remove these icons altogether, and have a thin search box only by default. Can we test that, please? sorry to ask but how would this work for fullscreen dash? would this be some kind of override for the home-lens? https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/884123 -- You

[Bug 668415] Re: Movement of Unity launcher

2011-11-01 Thread manny
I agree with Mark that at least this cycle there are more important things that need attention. for example. - global menus not ergonomical on large screens. https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/682788 - Reducing upgrading risks. https://bugs.launchpad.net/null/+bug/876146 - polish and

[Bug 772792] Re: Is slow to work with Unity when it has too many icons(bring back upper accordion of launcher)

2011-10-31 Thread manny
@conscioususer yes, am pretty aware how development works. In everything you wrote, you didn't mention one single advantage of the current behavior. for me there is NONE really, am advocating the old one for default too :) But like i said before, if they don't want (who knows why) to implement

[Bug 762699] Re: Unity launcher and panel are not zoomable with Enhanced Zoom Desktop

2011-10-30 Thread manny
accessibility items need to be set to medium and not wishlist -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/762699 Title: Unity launcher and panel are not zoomable with Enhanced Zoom Desktop To

[Bug 878287] Re: lenses switcher at top-left dash corner

2011-10-30 Thread manny
the problem is more prominent if dash is set to full screen. Lenses switcher could be made vertical next to results or next to search (if enough space). or maybe an option to customize where the user wants to see it? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 772792] Re: Is slow to work with Unity when it has too many icons(bring back upper accordion of launcher)

2011-10-30 Thread manny
Should be an customizable option depending how the user uses its computer and how many shortcut/apps they have on the launcher at the time. Not every user is equal and the current behavior is not optimal for many. Is good as default and for casual user with 2 or 3 shortcuts, but power user needs

[Bug 772792] Re: Is slow to work with Unity when it has too many icons(bring back upper accordion of launcher)

2011-10-30 Thread manny
@conscioususer Yes, I certainly think the old behavior was tons Smarter/better, but this is an interface in constant evolution, so any one of the design team developers may wake up one day with a better idea for the default and get rid completely of the old behavior people like or are used to...

[Bug 804893] Re: Panel opacity should change the indicators' menu opacity

2011-10-28 Thread manny
mockup: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JSR8IC77Ub4/TTRwD1iIvKI/BoM/yxWXeJR6ZCo/s1600 /unity_global_menu_idea_by_musl1m-d3400kk.png http://musl1m.deviantart.com/art/Unity-Global-Menu-Idea-188117732 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 881864] Re: Regression: Missing backgrounds and emblems in Nautilus 3.2.0/Ubuntu 11.10

2011-10-26 Thread manny
this bug needs to be linked with upstream. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/881864 Title: Regression: Missing backgrounds and emblems in Nautilus 3.2.0/Ubuntu 11.10 To manage

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-10-24 Thread manny
After looking again at the mock ups of post #38 I would prefer to make the combined title/menu bar more like it is now in global menu. Only show the title in the bar an on mouseover show the menus only. Because this is much more beautiful. @Peter-Alexander that would be the idea. menus to show

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-10-23 Thread manny
@Matt, If global menus get disabled for non-maximized to fix this bug, then what are the possible options or solutions? I think we also need to point them out. *Possible solutions for non-maximized windows: [ ] Menu on panel for maximized; Normal menu for non-maximized [ ] Menu on panel

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-23 Thread manny
** Description changed: Please note: This bug report will now be used to track specific code changes for reducing the risk of upgrading (see comment #14). Please - stay on topic. Thank You. + stay on topic. We also have enough cases of problematic upgrades. Thank + You. - ===Original bug

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-10-22 Thread manny
Wow, almost 100 people, very few bugs have this many people... I wonder how many more are needed for someone in the design team to give a little feedback of what can be done this upcoming cycle or when can we expect this will be looked at. -- You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 878203] Re: Accesibility: Make update list sortable and add option to select/deselect all like in other update managers or synaptic

2011-10-20 Thread manny
So this was added again to the wishlist? this has been in the wishlist for 4 years now. wishlist = discard Mark Shuttleworth himself said update manager and software center would be getting the remaining features from synaptic. This should be set to at least medium. you are forcing users to

[Bug 878203] Re: Accesibility: Make update list sortable and add option to select/deselect all like in other update managers or synaptic

2011-10-20 Thread manny
Thanks very much, as i suffer from RSI it was not as big issue with synaptic, as it has very good accessibility features, but now that update manager and USC are going to substitute it in favor of getting its features, i assume making update manager more accessible should begin having more

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-20 Thread manny
@Matthew Paul Thomas (mpt) Sorry this was not intentional. Just wanted to refer to @Subharo that changing ubuntu to a different base (like debian stable) may not solve the root problem. But you are right, this is not the correct bug report to discuss this as it can start drifting off topic. As

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-20 Thread manny
** Description changed: + Please note: This bug report will now be used to track specific code + changes for reducing the risk of upgrading (see comment #14). Please + stay on topic. Thank You. + + ===Original bug report: + Typical bad upgrade user case (forum post):

[Bug 578285] Re: Since Lucid, notifications are not really clear

2011-10-20 Thread manny
and you can distinguish between IM, email or other... sorry i meant Can't distinguish. New users also find this pretty unintuitive compared to what they were used to. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 578285] Re: Since Lucid, notifications are not really clear

2011-10-20 Thread manny
Also seeing this problem. you cant distinguish importance or priority. and you can distinguish between IM, email or other... for IM it should at least blink as it needs immediate action/attention (unless you set status to busy). i think this may also need an entry in the specs wiki:

[Bug 874254] Re: top bar, integrated menu - when a application is first launched, the integrated menu should be displayed for 2 seconds before fading out of view

2011-10-19 Thread manny
glad to see this, it should really help -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/874254 Title: top bar, integrated menu - when a application is first launched, the integrated menu should be

[Bug 878203] [NEW] Accesibility: Make update list sortable and add option to select/deselect all like in other update managers or synaptic

2011-10-19 Thread manny
Public bug reported: Now that synaptic is gone from ubuntu, we need a more accessible way to manage updates. Thus some important synaptic features need to be brought back. A) Sorting Sorting was a very important accessibility feature in synaptic and is also available in almost every other

[Bug 280298] Re: Missing sort by option in update list (size, name, version)

2011-10-19 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 878203 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/878203 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 878203 Accesibility: Make update list sortable and add option to select/deselect all like in other update managers or synaptic -- You received this bug

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-19 Thread manny
@Subharo Bhikkhu (subharo) Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry for your frustrations, as It seems you encountered a great number of bugs, a bad upgrade and other issues.. Scott James blogged about the state of Ubuntu, (check the link in the bug report at the top). And Matthew (mpt)'s

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-18 Thread manny
Just wanted to add, that linux is extremely flexible in alternatives that can be offered to the user for fall-back (more so than any other OS out there). Imagination can go wild here. -The user wants a full snapshot of entire system? we have clonezilla and other tools (even for creating live-cds

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-18 Thread manny
@Matthew (mpt) Hi, it was recently brought to my attention from a few mac users, that Osx 10.7 lion comes with a new and improved auto-backup tool prior to upgrading. The first thing the 10.7 installer tells you is to backup your system and even if you do, it makes you a recovery partition.

[Bug 871562] Re: Invisible mouse in unity and gtk apps, but visible in firefox

2011-10-17 Thread manny
@zombaya yea, seems to be an unity 3d/compiz bug -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/871562 Title: Invisible mouse in unity and gtk apps, but visible in firefox To manage notifications

[Bug 873759] Re: Dash lenses should have tooltips on hover

2011-10-17 Thread manny
+1 for tooltips. specially useful for the apps (ratings and short descriptions of the icons you are viewing), files (file info, size and/or modified date; bigger previews!) and music lenses (and many other upcoming ones) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 868423] Re: Launcher - Workspace switcher should not be in the Launcher by default

2011-10-17 Thread manny
Hmm, there were also proposals of gnome-shell style dynamic workspaces or better yet, something like firefox's panorama for ubuntu (mockup): http://www.techdrivein.com/2011/03/how-about-firefox-4s-panorama-like.html or KDE4's Activities, which are a lot more useful than just workspaces. So

[Bug 875170] Re: synergy on ubuntu 11.10 doesn't pickup edge event

2011-10-17 Thread Manny
This user discovered that placing a window at the edge of the screen allows the cursor to jump to the next screen. Without a window there, the cursor does not jump. Jumping the cursor to the screen above or to the left probably works because the Window and Unity panels are there at the edge. See

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-17 Thread manny
** Also affects: ubuntu Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/876146 Title: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade

[Bug 876146] Re: Upgrading Ubuntu is risky (unusable or unbootable PC). The Upgrade Popup does not warn of the risks or offers fail-safe alternatives. This is a mouse trap for unsuspecting users.

2011-10-17 Thread manny
** Description changed: Typical bad upgrade user case (forum post): http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1860359 Unusable upgrade pic (unbootable) http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=204320d=1318627364 [ubuntu] Thread for failed upgrades (huge list within 24 to

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-10-16 Thread manny
@Almufadado (almufadado) the first part is ok, as this bug report is related to the menus/global. for the other parts is best to have them in separate reports as they're not very relevant here. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed

[Bug 871562] [NEW] Invisible mouse in unity and gtk apps, but visible in firefox

2011-10-09 Thread manny
Public bug reported: only visible in firefox and terminal window... ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: unity 4.22.0-0ubuntu3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-12.20-generic 3.0.4 Uname: Linux 3.0.0-12-generic i686 .tmp.unity.support.test.0: ApportVersion: 1.23-0ubuntu2

[Bug 871562] Re: Invisible mouse in unity and gtk apps, but visible in firefox

2011-10-09 Thread manny
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/871562 Title: Invisible mouse in unity and gtk apps, but visible in firefox To manage notifications about this bug go to:

[Bug 860501] Re: User Documentation should be easier to access

2011-10-07 Thread manny
@Fitoschido That's exactly what i was talking about, they just file and answer their own bugs. And it seems they only discuss things in their mailing list, so one would have to submit this bug there... and maybe if they feel like it they might start discussing it. -- You received this bug

[Bug 860501] Re: User Documentation should be easier to access

2011-10-07 Thread manny
@Chauncellor sorry about your inbox, but you wont be seeing any pertinent information or any other info of interest about this bug any time soon. Anyway I'll kindly follow your wishes so ... [/end-rant] -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 860501] Re: User Documentation should be easier to access

2011-10-06 Thread manny
sorry, but am not convinced the design team even looks at the bugs on launchpad. they just discuss things closed doors and then head straight to bugs marked as [UIFe] or something weird like that. am sure this bug will stay marked as incomplete for months or years like many others around here...

[Bug 808497] Re: When I start a Unity 3D session (the Ubuntu session), no UI loads except the nautilus desktop

2011-10-05 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 859908 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/859908 seems to be similar to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/859908 marking as duplicate since the other one is more complete ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 859908

[Bug 859908] Re: Regression: Unity not launched on boot (no launcher/dash/panel)

2011-10-05 Thread manny
confirmed , but this happens to me at least 40% of the time i try to log in. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/859908 Title: Regression: Unity not launched on boot (no

[Bug 859908] Re: Regression: Unity not launched on boot (no launcher/dash/panel)

2011-10-05 Thread manny
pic attached ** Attachment added: desktop-hangs.png https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/859908/+attachment/2514798/+files/desktop-hangs.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 868874] [NEW] package gnome-icon-theme-symbolic 3.2.0-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: trying to overwrite '/usr/share/icons/gnome/scalable/status/keyboard-brightness-symbolic.svg', which is a

2011-10-05 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 868086 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/868086 Public bug reported: failed ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: gnome-icon-theme-symbolic 3.2.0-0ubuntu1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-12.19-generic 3.0.4 Uname: Linux

[Bug 868874] Re: package gnome-icon-theme-symbolic 3.2.0-0ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: trying to overwrite '/usr/share/icons/gnome/scalable/status/keyboard-brightness-symbolic.svg', which is als

2011-10-05 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 868086 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/868086 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/868874 Title: package gnome-icon-theme-symbolic 3.2.0-0ubuntu1

[Bug 848147] Re: FFe: Sync workrave 1.9.4-2 (universe) from Debian unstable (main)

2011-10-04 Thread manny
This tool is very important for people with RSI (repetitive stress injury) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/848147 Title: FFe:

[Bug 841527] Re: Dash very slow with blur in Oneiric beta1

2011-10-03 Thread manny
@danillo this bug is mostly for ATI owners, since on my intel hardware it was running fine, but they should be related. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/841527 Title: Dash very slow

[Bug 841527] Re: Dash very slow with blur in Oneiric beta1[ATI report]

2011-10-03 Thread manny
** Summary changed: - Dash very slow with blur in Oneiric beta1 + Dash very slow with blur in Oneiric beta1[ATI report] -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/841527 Title: Dash very slow

[Bug 682788] Re: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

2011-10-03 Thread manny
if the solutions found in the mockups are implemented, ubuntu could also use a smaller and better looking wing type panel: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/692921 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 864382] Re: Launcher - home folder icon - it doesnt allow to drag files into it, like expected from any other folder.

2011-10-02 Thread manny
This should be fairly similar to how the trashcan icon on the launcher works when you drag a file into it from the desktop. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/864382 Title: Launcher -

[Bug 29894] Re: can't take screenshot when menu on panel is opened

2011-10-02 Thread manny
a workaround might be that PrtSc key always opens the screenshot tool MAIN interface. that way users can set the delay and various other options. http://imagecdn.maketecheasier.com/2008/11/gnome-screenshot.jpg http://www.myapitips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Screenshot-2.png -- You received

[Bug 692921] Re: Allow for the panel to be disabled (wishlist)

2011-10-02 Thread manny
i like the idea. if you place the menu in the window bar like in these mockups: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/682788 and also have a small panel similar to a wingpanel then you solve both this bug here and this bug: Global menu is not ergonomical on large screens

[Bug 692921] Re: Allow for the panel to be disabled (wishlist)

2011-10-02 Thread manny
sorry on my last comment, the menu in bar mockups are here: http://anaershadowynomaly.deviantart.com/gallery/29691776 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/692921 Title: Allow for the

[Bug 692921] Re: Allow for the panel to be disabled (wishlist)

2011-10-02 Thread manny
here is another wingpanel type / ubuntu mockup: http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1QSDkzYY2vc/TRN4T4XDEiI/CgM/kXBETtXAykg/Me%20Menu_v0.7.jpg -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/692921 Title:

[Bug 578045] Re: Upgrading packaged Ubuntu application unreasonably involves upgrading entire OS

2011-10-01 Thread manny
A complete fix to this bug would also require adding some features that Ubuntu/APT are still missing as seen on this comparison: http://0install.net/comparison.html These should improve the situation for developers and users by leaps and bounds. Making ubuntu the most competitive. Maybe even

[Bug 864382] [NEW] Launcher - home folder icon - it doesnt allow to drag files into it, like expected from any other folder.

2011-10-01 Thread manny
Public bug reported: home folder icon does not get highlighted nor can you drag files into it so they move , like the behavior you would expect for every other folder. The desired/expected behavior would be: -user drags a file into the launcher (usually from the desktop) -home folder (apart

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