[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Changed in: pidgin (Debian) Status: New => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 Title: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/hundredpapercuts/+bug/259793/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
This bug was fixed in the package pidgin - 1:2.7.3-1ubuntu2 --- pidgin (1:2.7.3-1ubuntu2) maverick; urgency=low [ K. Vishnoo Charan Reddy ] * debian/control: - Improve package description for pidgin (LP: #259793) -- Robert Ancell robert.anc...@canonical.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:29:43 +1000 ** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Status: In Progress = Fix Released -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Status: In Progress = Fix Released -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
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[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
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[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Branch linked: lp:~vish/ubuntu/maverick/pidgin/bug25979 -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Branch linked: lp:~vish/ubuntu/maverick/pidgin/bug25979 -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
Updated branch for maverick, as mentioned by Benjamin Drung on the previous merge. ** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Assignee: (unassigned) = Vish (vish) -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Branch linked: lp:~vish/ubuntu/maverick/pidgin/bug25979 -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
That patch is a great improvement. It would be even better if it eliminated the word graphical, since that goes without saying. -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
@Spike Burch : Could you forward the patch to debian? http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=561624 ** Description changed: Binary package hint: pidgin Ubuntu Intrepid alpha 3 1. Open Add/Remove Applications. 2. Search for pidgin. 3. Read Pidgin's description. What you see: Pidgin Internet Messenger graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client for X Pidgin is a graphical, modular Instant Messaging client capable of using AIM/ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, IRC, Jabber, Napster, Zephyr, Gadu-Gadu, Bonjour, Groupwise, Sametime, SILC, and SIMPLE all at once. Some extra packages are recommended to use the core functionality present in most pidgin installations: * gstreamer0.10-plugins-base, gstreamer0.10-plugins-good - Sound support. More extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality: * gnome-panel | kicker | docker: - To use the system tray icon functionality (minimizing to an icon, having the icon blink when there are new messages, etc.) * evolution-data-server: - For interfacing with an Evolution address book * libsqlite3-0: - To use Contact Availability Prediction plugin What you should see: A description that * helps end users decide whether they want to install the program * does not refer to the core functionality present in most pidgin installations (how am I supposed to know what that means?) * does not use the phrase more extra * does not refer to other packages by name, because searching Add/Remove Applications for those other packages does not find them, and because that's what Suggests and Recommends are for; * does not use the phrase system tray (there's no such thing in Ubuntu). A useful description might mention features Pidgin has that other IM programs do not, such as buddy pounces and plug-ins. [Suggested description change] - Graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client + Multi-protocol instant messaging client Instant message all your friends in one place. Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and more chat networks all at once. Supported chat networks: - * AIM - * Bonjour - * Gadu-Gadu - * Google Talk - * Groupwise - * ICQ - * IRC - * MSN - * MySpaceIM - * QQ - * SILC - * SIMPLE - * Sametime - * XMPP - * Yahoo! - * Zephyr + * AIM + * Bonjour + * Gadu-Gadu + * Google Talk + * Groupwise + * ICQ + * IRC + * MSN + * MySpaceIM + * QQ + * SILC + * SIMPLE + * Sametime + * XMPP + * Yahoo! + * Zephyr ** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Status: Triaged = In Progress -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Description changed: Binary package hint: pidgin Ubuntu Intrepid alpha 3 1. Open Add/Remove Applications. 2. Search for pidgin. 3. Read Pidgin's description. What you see: - Pidgin Internet Messenger - graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client for X + Pidgin Internet Messenger + graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client for X - Pidgin is a graphical, modular Instant Messaging client capable of + Pidgin is a graphical, modular Instant Messaging client capable of using AIM/ICQ, Yahoo!, MSN, IRC, Jabber, Napster, Zephyr, Gadu-Gadu, Bonjour, Groupwise, Sametime, SILC, and SIMPLE all at once. - Some extra packages are recommended to use the core functionality present in most pidgin installations: - * gstreamer0.10-plugins-base, gstreamer0.10-plugins-good - - Sound support. + Some extra packages are recommended to use the core functionality present in most pidgin installations: + * gstreamer0.10-plugins-base, gstreamer0.10-plugins-good + - Sound support. - More extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality: - * gnome-panel | kicker | docker: - - To use the system tray icon functionality (minimizing to an icon, having the icon blink when there are new messages, etc.) - * evolution-data-server: - - For interfacing with an Evolution address book - * libsqlite3-0: - - To use Contact Availability Prediction plugin + More extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality: + * gnome-panel | kicker | docker: + - To use the system tray icon functionality (minimizing to an icon, having the icon blink when there are new messages, etc.) + * evolution-data-server: + - For interfacing with an Evolution address book + * libsqlite3-0: + - To use Contact Availability Prediction plugin What you should see: A description that * helps end users decide whether they want to install the program * does not refer to the core functionality present in most pidgin installations (how am I supposed to know what that means?) * does not use the phrase more extra * does not refer to other packages by name, because searching Add/Remove Applications for those other packages does not find them, and because that's what Suggests and Recommends are for; * does not use the phrase system tray (there's no such thing in Ubuntu). A useful description might mention features Pidgin has that other IM programs do not, such as buddy pounces and plug-ins. + + [Suggested description change] + + Graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client + + Instant message all your friends in one place. + + Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect + to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and more chat networks all at once. + + Supported chat networks: + + * AIM + * Bonjour + * Gadu-Gadu + * Google Talk + * Groupwise + * ICQ + * IRC + * MSN + * MySpaceIM + * QQ + * SILC + * SIMPLE + * Sametime + * XMPP + * Yahoo! + * Zephyr -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Tags added: patch -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
simple patch attached that greatly simplifies the package description based upon what pidgin's website says. ** Patch added: 259793.patch http://launchpadlibrarian.net/51705073/259793.patch -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
If I read the patch to upstream right, this part is still left in on the first line: graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client for X, which is still a geeky and hard to understand description, especially since I think some tools will use just this line (don't know about software center). -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Also affects: hundredpapercuts Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Importance: Undecided = Low ** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Status: New = Triaged ** Changed in: hundredpapercuts Milestone: None = maverick-round-9-sc-metadata -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Changed in: pidgin (Debian) Status: Unknown = New -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
Unassigning myself and forwarding upstream ** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Assignee: Josh Holland (jshholland) = (unassigned) -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Bug watch added: Debian Bug tracker #561624 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=561624 ** Also affects: pidgin (Debian) via http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=561624 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Tags added: metadata -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
I'll take this one on. ** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Status: New = In Progress ** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) = Josh Holland (jshholland) -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Branch linked: lp:~jshholland/ubuntu/karmic/pidgin/fix-259793 -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
Greg's last suggestion looks great. Any volunteers to implement it? :-) (One small point: the list should include MSN / Windows Live Messenger, not just MSN, to cater for people who search for it by its new name or by the previous Windows Messenger name.) ** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Assignee: Matthew Paul Thomas (mpt) = (unassigned) -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
Several options: Exchange messages with friends, family, and colleagues online. Pidgen lets you talk online and in real-time with friends and family. Pidgen is easy to use free chat software used by millions Or from pidgin's website: A free chat client used by millions. Connect easily to MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo, AIM and other chat networks all at once. Or Instant message all your friends in one place. Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and more chat networks all at once. Supported chat networks: * AIM * Bonjour * Gadu-Gadu * Google Talk * Groupwise * ICQ * IRC * MSN * MySpaceIM * QQ * SILC * SIMPLE * Sametime * XMPP * Yahoo! * Zephyr -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
did you get any suggestion there? -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Tags added: packaging -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete = New -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
Thank you for reporting this bug Matthew. Would you mind suggesting a better description that should be used for the package? It will make it much easier on the developer that decides to patch this bug. Thanks in advance. ** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) = Matthew Paul Thomas (mpt) Status: Confirmed = Incomplete -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 259793] Re: Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky
** Changed in: pidgin (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Wishlist Status: New = Confirmed -- Pidgin description in Add/Remove Applications is overly geeky https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/259793 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
