I would like to see the following bugs fixed during 2011, the first randomly prevent users from logging off, the second randomly presents an “ugly” unexpected appearance.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/lucid/+source/gnome-panel/+bug/439448
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-settings-daemon/+bug/574296
Both are responsible for a disruptive desktop experience for many users. I also wish that the effort for the new “consistent user experience for desktop” does not keep or increase our current inability to fix such severe open source problems.
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Also, how about https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/brasero/+bug/501207
ReplyDeletein which rhythmbox, sound-juicer, brasero, and nautilus crash at audio CD insertion (appears to occur with certain optical drivers.) If certain developers thought it was enough of a priority, it could have been fixed before lucid went final, but it still isn't fixed (although it appears close.) Not a good reflection on Ubuntu and Linux for new users. A SRU fix would be nice.
Yes, many users are scared away from Linux because of a problem when running Ubuntu: most of the complaints I have heard about Linux come from a problematic experience with Ubuntu. I believe that developers should aim at stability before releasing a new version, especially if Ubuntu is marketed as a distro for Linux beginners...but that is my humble opinion.
ReplyDeleteThe bug with panels is unbelievably old and frequent. Happens with everyone I know that uses Gnome and Compiz. I had to create an icon called "Fix panels" in my girlfriend's laptop which does "killall gnome-panel". That' a shame.
ReplyDeleteCanonical should focus on these high priority bugs before creating new fancy stuff, specially in a LTS release.
Maybe it's lost in a battle between Gnome and Canonical folks.