August 2015 - openSUSE Features - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[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 314710] Replace Kmix with Veromix as the pulse mixer.
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

Feature added by: Gavin S (gav616) Feature #314710, revision 1 Title: Replace Kmix with Veromix as the pulse mixer. openSUSE Distribution: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Requested by: Gavin S (gav616) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: Veromix is more feature rich then kmix and easier to use. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/314710

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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 318085] Yast2 Bad Connection Download Improvement
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

Feature added by: John Banister (jbanister) Feature #318085, revision 1 Title: Yast2 Bad Connection Download Improvement openSUSE Distribution: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Requested by: John Banister (jbanister) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: As I type this, my other computer has been attempting to perform a software update. The patch download will get to some random percentage, usually between 70 and 85, freeze, and restart. This happens over and over. As my poor 3G data connection is metered, this is both frustrating and expensive. I assume the freezing happens because either my computer or the server didn't hear the other, and both are waiting for the other to speak. I have a couple suggestions. One suggestion is to have Yast count the number of attempts at the current download and if the count is more than two, switch into a "bad connection mode." Another suggestion is that in "bad connection mode," route the download attempt through the Opera Turbo servers. They seem to be good at talking to computers that have a bad connection. Another suggestion is, in "bad connection mode" give the download protocol extra consideration that, the reason there's been no data coming in for a while is that your request to continue (or confirmation of data received) didn't make it back to the server, and repeat the request. When the transfer starts over just fine, something is happening correctly that ought to also happen in the middle of the transfer to correct the situation when it freezes. Another suggestion is that when a download freezes in "bad connection mode" (or when the file size is greater than 20 MB), in addition to "retry," provide a "resume" option that performs a check to see that the file being downloaded hasn't been updated, and if not, then (unless it's very small) resumes where it left off instead of starting over. The Firefox plugin, DownThemAll, is good at this, and it's open source, so you could copy what they do. A final suggestion is when there's an Abort in "bad connection mode" to give an option for Yast to keep the downloaded material and the list of material to download for a while, against the possibility of another installation attempt. That way stuff that was downloaded before the user ran out of time or otherwise gave up doesn't have to be re-downloaded later on. I know, "Keep Downloaded Packages" is a solution to this, but this would be "Keep Downloaded Packages that didn't install yet." Ok, thanks for taking the time to read and consider these words. They've been repeating in my mind for a few months, so I thought I might express them. Business case (Partner benefit): openSUSE.org: We want this to show kindness to people with poor, slow data connections and also to give an impression of improved reliability, which gives people a good feeling about the product. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/318085

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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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[New: openFATE 314943] UTC clock KDE
by fate_noreply＠suse.de 21 Jun '17

21 Jun '17

Feature added by: Mike Corbin (mike021361) Feature #314943, revision 1 Title: UTC clock KDE openSUSE Distribution: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Desirable Requested by: Mike Corbin (mike021361) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: The UTC popup on the KDE desktop clock says silly things such as 2:02 AM UTC or 10:45 PM UTC. UTC is a 24 hour format so one would expect 02:02 UTC or 22:45 UTC. openSUSE 12.3 via zypper dup. Thank you. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/314943

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