[Bug 778289] Re: Help button in Unity default launcher

2011-09-27 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 860501 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/860501 @Matthew, i agree with implementing the fastest/simplest solution ASAP before Oneric is released, and not wait 6 more months to do such trivial thing. in fact this should be a Papercut ! Later , future

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

2011-09-28 Thread manny
@Alexander Stability is taken into consideration (for example i doubt they will offer alpha or beta software). But the point here is to give users choice. Like in every other OS, the user is used to choosing which version he wants / needs. He/she can either stay with what he has, update to the

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

2011-09-28 Thread manny
hmm, i think we should also file a bug on lauchpad itself. the incomplete and opinion thing is getting ridiculously. There should be some pending input [DT] status specially for the [Design Team] (or some other ) And depending on heat and duplicates, bugs should not be dismissed without correct

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

2011-09-28 Thread manny
@John Mills could not agree with you more on this. I hope some one with authority can really take a loot at this issue. MPT is looking into this issue and am sure he's very aware of the situation. The NotAutomatic backports seems like the first step towards a solution. The second step can

[Bug 855661] Re: Some indicators are completely white when the dash is open

2011-09-29 Thread manny
yes, the white icons are indeed annoying. Skype also turns white and other applets. i would also like to see a replacement icon for that keyboard language switching icon that better matches the other panel icons. Any bugs open for that? -- You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 772517] Re: unity launcher should remember unpinned launcher item placement

2011-09-29 Thread manny
very useful. i have movie player (totem) and other apps pinned to the launcher just so it remembers its position when opened. but my launcher is cluttered because of this. This fix will greatly help, thanks. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 861710] Re: [regression] smspillaz fails to sleep at proper hours, despite solar status

2011-09-29 Thread manny
In order to fix this we'll need to turn paint-fire on by default finally ! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/861710 Title: [regression] smspillaz fails to sleep at proper hours,

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

2011-09-30 Thread manny
@Mike O'Donnell (mikeodonnell) about the backports part, i think you're speaking of Automatic Backports so, if you check the blueprints they are trying to introduce something different: NotAutomatic Backports. Correct me if am wrong, but i think those will not be updating or affecting your

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

2012-03-02 Thread manny
um , a way to kill resource hungry apps would had come in handy while testing precise. Firefox made the entire system go into a crawl multiple times on an atom netbook with 1gb ram (both unity 3d and 2d). Had to turn it off the bad way by pressing the button on the laptop. -- You received this

[Bug 944344] Re: startup application add - browse dialog is confusing

2012-03-03 Thread manny
it could be more like this proposal: http://live.gnome.org/Design/SystemSettings/Proposals/LoginItems#Proposal -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/944344 Title: startup application add -

[Bug 753969] Re: [launcher] Enable Backlight Toggles (active icons/apps) by default for Unity/Unity-2d

2012-03-04 Thread manny
** Summary changed: - [launcher] Enable Backlight Toggles by default for Unity/Unity-2d + [launcher] Enable Backlight Toggles (active icons/apps) by default for Unity/Unity-2d -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 753969] Re: [launcher] Enable Backlight Toggles (active icons/apps) by default for Unity/Unity-2d

2012-03-04 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 917951 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/917951 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 917951 Launcher improvement for vision loss people -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[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?

2012-01-27 Thread manny
Oh wow. Everyone seems to be virtually at full capacity, but since this is still very important I think that the implementation will need to be As Simple As Possible for now and then refine or automate it more later when there's a little more resources available. Well I believe the most important

[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?

2012-01-28 Thread manny
Apart from recommending the user to backup the files that matter to them. Another thing that is important and should be recommended is for the user to try/test the new ubuntu version first. And this can only be done right now with a disc or usb stick. So if you insert a disc/usb one can be

[Bug 741014] Re: Lenses: icon view can make some lenses hard to use or browse large amount of items, need alternative views like a List or custom view to better display results

2012-02-22 Thread manny
** Description changed: Lenses: different type of views can help with browsing large number of items. -List view in particular is very effective and used in a number of applications including nautilus, music apps and traditional menus (gnome, kde, windows, mint, etc.). Useful for a

[Bug 741014] Re: Lenses: icon view can make some lenses hard to use or browse large amount of items, need alternative views like a List or custom view to better display results

2012-02-22 Thread manny
** Description changed: Lenses: different type of views can help with browsing large number of items. -List view in particular is very effective and used in a number of applications including nautilus, music apps and traditional menus (gnome, kde, windows, mint, etc.). Useful for a

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

2012-02-22 Thread manny
for me the situation is much better than before. Not sure other people. Tested with x1250 and 6310. performance is ok. Probably the drivers have improved. The tool for checking the performance seems a good idea. Specially if we find any more regressions in the future. -- You received this bug

[Bug 921322] Re: Dash - Show Search Filter permanent

2012-02-22 Thread manny
** Also affects: ayatana-design 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/921322 Title: Dash - Show Search Filter permanent To manage notifications

[Bug 885849] Re: Dash - the physical format of the Dash (windowed or full screen) should be stateful across sessions

2012-02-23 Thread manny
All settings are now remembered even filters ? if so, great, but also needs a more proper desc/title. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/885849 Title: Dash - the physical format of the

[Bug 885849] Re: Dash - the physical format of the Dash (windowed or full screen) should be stateful across sessions

2012-02-25 Thread manny
Well i see that the filters are not remembered yet (for example apps available for download still appear when i restart or logout and back in) or when i set filters to show is not remembered either. As far as remembering the dash size (windowed or full screen), that is working, so i guess this

[Bug 926144] Re: Unity Launcher Icons are black

2012-02-03 Thread manny
weird the recycle bin still has color. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/926144 Title: Unity Launcher Icons are black To manage notifications about this bug go to:

[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

2012-02-08 Thread manny
I think the motive was good: make it more discoverable. but those 2 seconds go extremely fast... i know where it is and even i miss it (yes even by staring at it). the problem is when a window opens people focus their eyes on the window and not the top bar. When they focus the top bar the 2

[Bug 810325] Re: NotifyOSD - Change background colour to use the same median colour used in the Oneiric dash

2012-02-08 Thread manny
i like it. now the only thing that doesnt match with the rest is the top panel. Gladly there is now an option for panel opacity auto-toggle for maximized windows. ** Attachment added: panel-opacity-toggle.jpg

[Bug 841847] Re: Dash - unable to select multiple search filters within the same filter category simultaneously

2012-02-26 Thread manny
agree with #3 Also, another issue with multi-select is that everything gets mixed up , so you can't easily distinguish which individual category or selected filter an app belongs to. submitted a bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity-lens-applications/+bug/941550 -- You received this bug

[Bug 939285] Re: dash forgets display prefrences between sessions

2012-03-01 Thread manny
also affects apps available for download. if i disable them the option is forgotten on log-out or reboot. and as you can see from the pic, there is a lot of area not being used when user toggles fullscreen dash to view more rows. ** Attachment added: dash forgets sources too

[Bug 732526] Re: Dash - Drag and drop app install from App Lens to Launcher is broken

2012-02-18 Thread manny
When searching from the dash for example Skype and is not installed I don't get the recommendations to install it from the apps available for download in the home/main lens. I only get an empty search. But when I do the same in the Apps-lens you do get the recommendations. Searching directly

[Bug 874896] Re: in Oneiric the Dash doesn't show any Musicfile in the Music Lense

2012-02-18 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 935220 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/935220 ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 935220 Dash: Lenses should always show some type of content or instructions by default instead of nothing. No more empty lenses. -- You received this bug

[Bug 840454] Re: Power preferences does not have an option for Laptop Lid Close behavior

2011-09-14 Thread manny
Power settings in Oneiric seem to be missing a Lot of options. you cant avoid hibernating/suspending anymore when you close the lid. this is really bad, specially when you are connected in AC power downloading updates or an ISO image and it stops the download and goes into sleep... they need to

[Bug 814799] Re: It is possible to create a new tab on the desktop window

2011-09-24 Thread manny
so as you can see from all the duplicates and the pics in them, this bug breaks the desktop. anyone can break their desktop with one click, so i think it should be higher than medium... is it going to be disabled till upstream fixes it? -- You received this bug notification because you are a

[Bug 778289] Re: Help button in Unity default launcher

2011-09-24 Thread manny
agree this is not an Opinion, this has always been an item in ubuntu till natty, you dont even specify reasons for a no-fix... bad way to dismiss a valid bug specially when ubuntu lacks any kind of guidance or introduction at all for a new user. specially such an alien OS to the majority of

[Bug 691776] Re: Fade effect when showing the menubar

2011-09-24 Thread manny
Glad to see the global menu finally getting some love again. However, I dont think the Proximity/fade proposal will work properly if we dont take into account this other big global menu problem/bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/682788 -- You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 778289] Re: Help button in Unity default launcher

2011-09-24 Thread manny
Thanks Matthew for reopening. I agree it was totally rude to just dismiss it in that manner. This bug is not so much about placing a simple icon in the launcher, is about the lack of any easy to find Non-online help for new users. A help that is included but is hidden from the user that needs

[Bug 858563] [NEW] Window resize crash bug?

2011-09-24 Thread manny
Public bug reported: I was resizing the LibreOffice window and resizing suddenly crashed, leaving the orange shadow on top of every window and the desktop. Also resizing does not work anymore for any other window. This made things fairly unusable... edit: Seems to be reproducible by trying to

[Bug 858563] Re: Window resize crash bug?

2011-09-24 Thread manny
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[Bug 858563] Re: Window resize crash bug?

2011-09-24 Thread manny
** Attachment added: Resizing crash pic1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/858563/+attachment/2455347/+files/Screenshot%20at%202011-09-24%2019%3A40%3A38.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 858563] Re: Window resize crash bug?

2011-09-24 Thread manny
** Attachment added: Resizing crash - reference pic2 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/858563/+attachment/2455348/+files/Screenshot%20at%202011-09-24%2019%3A41%3A09.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 858563] Re: Window resize crash bug?

2011-09-24 Thread manny
** Attachment added: Resizing crash - reference pic3 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/858563/+attachment/2455349/+files/Screenshot%20at%202011-09-24%2019%3A40%3A20.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to

[Bug 858563] Re: Window resize crash bug?

2011-09-24 Thread manny
** Description changed: I was resizing the LibreOffice window and resizing suddenly crashed, leaving the orange shadow on top of every window and the desktop. Also resizing does not work anymore for any other window. This made things fairly unusable... + + edit: + Seems to be

[Bug 778289] Re: Help button in Unity default launcher

2011-09-26 Thread manny
@John Why isnt this a broken functionality? the functionality was there and you guys clearly broke it. this bug is just to bring it back, because an OS that you have no help/guide at all is a broken OS. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is

[Bug 778289] Re: Help button in Unity default launcher

2011-09-27 Thread manny
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 860501 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/860501 @John, Thanks for giving us the necessary feedback. Not being experts of how the bureaucracy is managed here on launchpad we could only do so much. I mean, many times an individual would take the time to

[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 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 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 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 862171] Re: Running instance of Libreoffice writer disappears from launcher, but keeps running

2011-09-30 Thread manny
happens more frequently when you use LO start center. launcher and LO dont seem to get along very well -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/862171 Title: Running instance of

[Bug 764744] Re: [UIFe] Add system setting icon to Launcher

2011-09-30 Thread manny
I heartily disagree with yet another icon is going to solve the Root of the problem. People cant find even the most basic things because the Root problem is that there is no visible user guide / tutorial / help that the user can consult each time he needs it:

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

2011-09-30 Thread manny
Oh boy, they approved yet another icon in the launcher (system settings), that is Not going to Solve the heart of the problem of users not knowing their way around in ubuntu: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/764744 The only thing that will solve the root is a visible user guide /

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

2011-09-30 Thread manny
Adaptable Gimp is a good example of how something so complex can become so easy thanks to super accessible help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP8c2R8YEb4feature=player_embedded -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[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

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

2011-09-19 Thread manny
no blur option seems to improve speed, but i still feel it slower than on natty... -- 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 with blur in Oneiric beta1 To manage

[Bug 840454] Re: Power preferences does not have an option for Laptop Lid Close behavior

2011-09-19 Thread manny
this bug should be closed, is now fixed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/840454 Title: Power preferences does not have an option for Laptop Lid Close behavior To manage

[Bug 853472] Re: ubuntu-desktop-guide shortcut should be added back as one of the default items in the launcher (as it used to be prior unity)

2011-09-19 Thread manny
** Description changed: the Unity interface is a major change to how users use their desktops. For this ubuntu has always included by default a visible help icon shortcut, which introduced ubuntu and most of the desktop environment to the user (today this is called the

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

2011-09-19 Thread manny
well i did made a mockup long ago to stop the false positives, as well as to let the user know where the alerts from the launcher are all the time (even multiple alerts) after the icon wobble. is a simple, easy to implement solution and hardly noticeable. the only difference now is that there's

[Bug 853472] Re: ubuntu-desktop-guide shortcut should be added back as one of the default items in the launcher (as it used to be prior unity)

2011-09-19 Thread manny
well, from experience incomplete usually means: we cant take 2 minutes to evaluate this. Come back in 6 months... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/853472 Title: ubuntu-desktop-guide

[Bug 778289] Re: Help button in Unity default launcher

2011-09-19 Thread manny
the attachment shows how it would look. looks good and easy to find for new users (new to ubuntu/linux or to the Unity interface) and this is for reference: ubuntu help/guide (prior unity): http://www.pendrivelinux.com/wp-content/uploads/Ubuntu-10.04.jpg ** Attachment added:

[Bug 849954] Re: FFe: enable flicker-free boot with lightdm

2011-09-19 Thread manny
still have some flickers.. (radeon) fix released should read improvement released, but launchpad doesn't have that option yet. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/849954 Title: FFe:

[Bug 849954] Re: FFe: enable flicker-free boot with lightdm

2011-09-19 Thread manny
made some more test reboots and sometimes it gets even worse (plymouth changes resolution for no apparent reason and trows a bunch of console text in different colors..) God i hate buggy plymouth... probably the most unpolished and buggy part of ubuntu. -- You received this bug notification

[Bug 854875] Re: Lost the desktop (in Unity) after clicking on New Tab from default global menu in desktop

2011-09-20 Thread manny
attached is a pic of new tab breaking (or blanking) the desktop, cant right click or do anything on it. ** Attachment added: new-tab-breaks-desktop.png https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/854875/+attachment/2432226/+files/new-tab-breaks-desktop.png -- You received this

[Bug 854875] [NEW] Lost the desktop (in Unity) after clicking on New Tab from default global menu in desktop

2011-09-20 Thread manny
Public bug reported: some unwanted options need to be eliminated from the global menu in the desktop, so users avoid losing their desktops pics attached in comments ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: nautilus 1:3.1.92-0ubuntu2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-11.18-generic

[Bug 854875] Re: Lost the desktop (in Unity) after clicking on New Tab from default global menu in desktop

2011-09-20 Thread manny
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[Bug 805252] Re: appmenu shows nautilus menu when desktop is displayed

2011-09-20 Thread manny
well i just broke my desktop using New Tab... : https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/854875 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/805252 Title: appmenu shows nautilus

[Bug 854915] [NEW] Some app Icons display really ugly in the dash (example: Skype)

2011-09-20 Thread manny
Public bug reported: At least 15% of the icons look extremely ugly and pixelated. a few examples: skype Workrave sound simple scan wacom graphics tablet character map etc. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: unity 4.16.0-0ubuntu2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu

[Bug 854915] Re: Some app Icons display really ugly in the dash (example: Skype)

2011-09-20 Thread manny
** Attachment added: ugly pixelated skype icon https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/854915/+attachment/2432449/+files/ugly-skype-icon.png -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/854915 Title:

[Bug 931245] Re: Finish the implementation of the locally integrated menubars

2012-03-22 Thread manny
@Danillo your mockup is very similar to the oxygen-appmenu (which was the inspiration for LIM) http://www.webupd8.org/2011/11/oxygen-appmenu-replace-menu-with.html It needs to be clear that the area is clickable just like in the kde counterpart (or like firefox or opera do it.). -- You

[Bug 964011] Re: package bluez 4.98-2ubuntu7 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2012-03-24 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/964011 Title: package bluez 4.98-2ubuntu7 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1 To

[Bug 964011] [NEW] package bluez 4.98-2ubuntu7 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

2012-03-24 Thread manny
Public bug reported: error ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: bluez 4.98-2ubuntu7 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-20.32-generic 3.2.12 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-20-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 1.95-0ubuntu1 AptOrdering: bluez: Configure bluez-alsa: Configure

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

2012-03-06 Thread manny
** Description changed: 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

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

2012-03-06 Thread manny
@alanbell Am not very familiar with a11y, but i believe this is for general usability (sorting).. For example I live in a 3rd world country so my internet is very slow and unfortunately metered too, I cant just go and hit install All updates. I check which ones are worth it and I sort by size

[Bug 894112] Re: Precise Pangolin - Please include ubuntuforums.org in the slideshow

2012-03-07 Thread manny
I think what ubuntu really needs is to make User Documentation easier to access: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/860501 Easier access On Demand. Usually when you need support is not when installing ubuntu, but using it. -- You received this bug notification because you

[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?

2012-03-09 Thread manny
linking this u1 design here just for reference: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/02/this-ubuntu-one-concept-hides-some- neat-ideas-under-option-overload/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 962265] Re: Unity in 12.04 is impossible to use by a newbie because of the empty Dash at start

2012-03-25 Thread manny
@cont3mpo i like the home lens, files are also important, the issue is that its empty at start so user has no idea what it does. - it could show some apps by default and have a permanent icon more apps at the end of the row, that switches to apps lens. -permanent icon more files at the end of

[Bug 964580] Re: Icons of currently installing applications should go to Software Center installation screen when selected in the launcher

2012-03-25 Thread manny
it should not auto launch apps, it should follow same behavior from drag and drop. bug: 732526 if the installation takes several minutes i dont want it to interrupt (or even mess up) the task am currently doing. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs,

[Bug 964580] Re: Icons of currently installing applications should go to Software Center installation screen when selected in the launcher

2012-03-25 Thread manny
sorry, bug link: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/732526 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/964580 Title: Icons of currently installing applications should go to Software

[Bug 965328] Re: Change label of 'set up broadcast account'

2012-03-26 Thread manny
** Also affects: indicator-messages (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Also affects: indicator-messages Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu.

[Bug 965328] Re: Change label of 'set up broadcast account'

2012-03-26 Thread manny
Add extra info, also messaging menu (indicator-messages) ** Description changed: The option for setting up accounts like facebook is disturbing. The term broadcast account is not clear for new user. We should replace 'broadcast' with 'social network' + + + + This was pointed out

[Bug 930148] Re: Dodge windows is down but what about making the launcher autohide only on maximised apps ?

2012-03-28 Thread manny
http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/get-dodge-windows-unity-autohide.html -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/930148 Title: Dodge windows is down but what about making the launcher autohide

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

2012-03-13 Thread manny
While LIM is a great advancement to solving this bug, but some people don't seem convinced yet. So from all the feedback from various discussions (here and on unity- design), I can only conclude that an alternative worth exploring could be something combined from these 2 proposals:

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