October 2011 - openSUSE Features - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[openFATE 307488] Simplify Menus (More like Debian/Ubuntu)
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Feature added by: Jason Fergus (jfergus) Feature #307488, revision 1 Title: Simplify Menus (More like Debian/Ubuntu) openSUSE-11.3: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important Requested by: Jason Fergus (jfergus) Description: I am always shocked at how sloppy the menus are in not only openSUSE, but Mandriva, etc. Most of them have the structure of Applications -> Internet -> Browsers -> Firefox If there is ONE entry under browswers, why have a sub menu? That's one more bit of waiting you have to do for the sub menu to open. Debian and Ubuntu both have it set up as Applications -> Internet -> Firefox. Makes far more sense that way. Now what would be nice is a programmatical way to have the menus create a sub menu if (and only if) the full menu starts to get too full, or there are at least 5 of an application 'type'. This obviously would require some things beyond just the distributions though, and instead would require some alterations to the freedesktop spec for creating menu entries. I do feel that this would help with some major frustrations of users who are thinking of switching. I seriously would have stayed with using openSUSE except for this issue (and the billion different repositories that are out there.) Please FIX THE MENUS! -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/307488

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[openFATE 306282] Restricted Guest Account
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Feature added by: Stephan Binner (Beineri) Feature #306282, revision 1, last change by Title: Restricted Guest Account openSUSE-11.2: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Requested by: Stephan Binner (beineri) Description: openSUSE should support a "Guest" account with a temporary home directory and restricted permissions (via AppArmor, like not being able to start application with console privileges, look into home directories as "other" user etc.). An authenticated user has to enable/start this user account. This could be either implemented with a by default existing but inactivated user account (like Windows) or temporary created user account via login manager/session switch applet (like Ubuntu, https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/gdm-guest-login) Use Case: Allow to lend your laptop to someone else for quick email check, surfing or playing music at a party. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/306282

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[New: openFATE 310944] openSUSE 11.4 Manuals
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Feature added by: Andreas Jaeger (a_jaeger) Feature #310944, revision 1 Title: openSUSE 11.4 Manuals openSUSE-11.4: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Mandatory Requested by: Andreas Jaeger (a_jaeger) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: We need for openSUSE 11.4 a review and update of the startup guidee and of other manuals. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/310944

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[New: openFATE 308373] Packman Automatic Setup
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Feature added by: Zachary Klein (zak89) Feature #308373, revision 1 Title: Packman Automatic Setup openSUSE-11.3: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important Requested by: Zachary Klein (zak89) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: Automate the enablement of the Packman repository (and installation common codecs) as part of the first system update (similar to "pullin-msfonts"), either by using a "pullin" pseudo-package or by simpling auto-enabling the repo in Yast. Business case (Partner benefit): openSUSE.org: It appears that openSUSE's "multimedia experience" is very dependant on the third-party Packman repository. While it's great that we have excellent repository management, and enabling third party repos is a breeze, I think it is still less than obvious to new users; even those with prior Linux experience but who are new to openSUSE. Not being able to play your music or video collections is a pretty glaring deficiency for a new user. My suggestion is reasonably simple (I think). Since adding the Packman repo and installing common codecs is the first thing most desktop users will want to do (or need to do but not know it), why not add it as part of the first system update (similar to the "pullin flash player/msfonts" packages).Either have the system "install" a package that adds the repo for the user (and pulls in common codecs), or have Yast enable the repo itself (it's already got the url information, as you can see in the "Community Repositories" dialog). I don't know what legal issues the last option might cause, but the first one (installing a "pseudo package") is already being used for the flash player and msfonts; couldn't we do something similar? The user could always opt out of it by unchecking the "pullin-packman" patch when updateing. If this feature could be added, then the first system update the user performs (and most users I think will not be put off by the idea of an OS update) will take care one of the biggest newbie complaints about Linux ("I can't play my mp3s!"). I don't know what hurdles this may pose, but it seems relatively straightforward to me. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/308373

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[New: openFATE 309359] Software management idea:Missing drivers/firmware feature
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Feature added by: ryan smith (ryan1414) Feature #309359, revision 1 Title: Software management idea:Missing drivers/firmware feature openSUSE-11.3: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Mandatory Requested by: ryan smith (ryan1414) Description: I have a feature request for OpenSUSE 11.3. In Yast's Software management, there should be a "missing drivers/firmware" section where once a user clicks on there it will scan a PC's hardware that doesn't have a driver/firmware, then it will display the missing drivers/firmware that users can download. This will save alot of time for beginners who don't even know what drivers/firmware they need for their wifi card, printer, etc. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/309359

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[New: openFATE 310830] Pinta project added
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Feature added by: Jared Meidal (kahu) Feature #310830, revision 1 Title: Pinta project added openSUSE-11.4: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Requested by: Jared Meidal (kahu) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: The mono-based graphics editor ought to be integrated with next OpenSUSE release: http://pinta-project.com/ Ubuntu has dropped GIMP integration, which is not what I'm looking for, but simply support for an additional project that fits a beginning-intermediate graphic editor user base. Business case (Partner benefit): openSUSE.org: Pinta offers an easy and accessible interface for beginners and tools for intermediate graphic editing. The fact that this is an attractive and usable application contrasts with GIMP which has its place but can make novices feel lost and unsure of where to start. I suggest the OpenSUSE community get behind this project, develop rpm builds and add it into their 11.4 repositories! We need more attractive, sleek interfaces which are highly functional and provide the tools for our audience-- I think we're missing out if we skip this one. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/310830

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[New: openFATE 310175] Zypper / YAST should cache partially downloaded packages
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

Feature added by: Ankleface Wroughtlandmire (bummmm) Feature #310175, revision 1 Title: Zypper / YAST should cache partially downloaded packages openSUSE-11.4: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important Requested by: Ankleface Wroughtlandmire (bummmm) Description: Hello, I have a flaky internet connection. So it's important for me to be able to resume partially downloaded files. I would like the YAST software manager and Zypper to resume downloads of packages where I left off in case of any error. Thanks! -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/310175

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[New: openFATE 310804] Include Unity as alternative GNOME GUI
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

Feature added by: Markus K (KAMiKAZOW) Feature #310804, revision 1 Title: Include Unity as alternative GNOME GUI openSUSE-11.4: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Package Wishlist: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Requested by: Markus K (kamikazow) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: Canonical introduced "Unity" with Ubuntu 10.10 as netbook GUI and plans to extend it for desktop use. As Unity is FOSS (GPLv3), Unity can be made available as alternative GUI. Business case (Partner benefit): openSUSE.org: Users may want to try different user experiences. Offering Unity as option would be beneficial. Its dependencies are probably all already packaged anyway. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/310804

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[openFATE 308163] Add mc (midnight commander) to selected packages by default during installation
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

Feature added by: Yuri Baranow (ybaranow) Feature #308163, revision 1 Title: Add mc (midnight commander) to selected packages by default during installation openFATE: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important Requested by: Yuri Baranow (ybaranow) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: During installation, after selecting desktop type (gnome or kde) by defaultthe packageMC (Midnight Commander) is always turned off. Add MC package to be selected for installation by default. Thank you. Use Case: Every installation from any media Business case (Partner benefit): openSUSE.org: From year to year, from version to version when I install suse, after selecting desktop type (gnome or kde) I always MUST go into detailed package selection to turn on MC (Midnight Commander) to be installed also. This become very anoying for me. :-( Oh, Please... Add MC package to be selected for installation. Thank you. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/308163

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[openFATE 307418] Parental control module
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

Feature added by: Jean Cayron (jeancayron) Feature #307418, revision 1 Title: Parental control module openSUSE-11.2: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important openSUSE-11.3: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important Requested by: Jean Cayron (jeancayron) Description: It would be fine to have a GUI in YaST similar with Mandriva's Parental Control "Drakguard". Parental control is something more en more important for safety with computing in family and Linux can't avoid to be distributed into the families. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/307418

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