Linux Lite 2.6 Suggestion Thread

[Coastie]

... This distros is for newbies to linux ...

Several times, I have had to be reminded of this too. But Jerry, I think you are being too modest about how great this distro and forum are. I suggest adding something to the effect: Linux Lite is for newbies to Linux and beyond. It is great distro to build on and tweak to make it your own for all levels of users with the help from you and this forum! 

[kintpuash]

I really like Pinta as a simple image editor. It is basically an open source MS Paint and available in Synaptic. GIMP has a steep learning curve.

http://pinta-project.com/releases

[Coastie]

OK, Jerry. I saw "Restore the boot splash in Linux Lite" in Lite Tweaks. I have no clue as how it works so thought it could also remove the boot splash.

[Jerry]

@Coastie, we generally only implement tools that are widely used, removing boot splash is more of a niche task.

[Coastie]

I did see your suggestion on boot splash. This is something that is not widely complained about, so it will stay as is. ...

Could we have an option to remove the boot splash in Linux Tweaks? I installed Grub Customizer to not use it. I am not brave enough to uninstall Plymouth (if that is the correct program) with Synaptic. I don't understand what all the text means during the boot but I like watching it. (I am easily entertained.)   

[Zead]

I had mentioned this on another thread
Please Jerry change the boot splash or remove the feather logo
look at the boot splash of windows 7 when setting up,just a black screen and the glooming progress bar
I have managed to change mine in my system but it is quite hard for new comers
Rhythmbox is a must for me in any Linux Distro for the rest I can live with or without
Thank You!

I did see your suggestion on boot splash. This is something that is not widely complained about, so it will stay as is.
Music player - the community was asked to vote on this a while back, they chose Clementine. Cheers

I've edited my last post, please read the things about the kernels, I think it's very important.

And yes, I know there is a possible regression or something, but users can switch back to previous kernel. And if something worse happens, backing up data is important anyway, drive failure etc...

It won't update automatically anyway, but users will at least know that they have a kernel update pending. It is being held back. It's up to you if you keep it being held back, or make it automatic. I don't think you can ruin anything by installing kernel meta packages by default. It won't update you to newer kernel like 3.16. But update your existing kernel (3.13).

I wouldn't even know about this, but I remembered that Ubuntu updates your kernels automatically, and my Linux Lite kernel wasn't updating, then I've found out I have to install these meta packages to get at least notification about kernel needing an update.

[torreydale]

I concur with Jerry.

[Jerry]

I had mentioned this on another thread
Please Jerry change the boot splash or remove the feather logo
look at the boot splash of windows 7 when setting up,just a black screen and the glooming progress bar
I have managed to change mine in my system but it is quite hard for new comers
Rhythmbox is a must for me in any Linux Distro for the rest I can live with or without
Thank You!

I did see your suggestion on boot splash. This is something that is not widely complained about, so it will stay as is.
Music player - the community was asked to vote on this a while back, they chose Clementine. Cheers

[zapinguete]

I had mentioned this on another thread
Please Jerry change the boot splash or remove the feather logo
look at the boot splash of windows 7 when setting up,just a black screen and the glooming progress bar
I have managed to change mine in my system but it is quite hard for new comers
Rhythmbox is a must for me in any Linux Distro for the rest I can live with or without
Thank You!

[Zead]

@Jerry:

You are welcome. I really love Linux Lite. Keep up the good work.

I wanted to post some feedback here, But I've remembed that you have a feedback site somewhere

I will post it there.

Btw this forum runs very slow for me... I don't know what it is, but it loads longer than other websites. (I'm not talking about connection speed, but it always freezes for a 7~ seconds when a new forums site loads.

Also Jerry... I would install by default 3 meta packages related to kernels (linux-image-generic and the other 2), so the updater can report them to update(they are being held back all the time). For SECURITY reasons. I bet most users stay on 3.13.0-23 (or whatever is Linux Lite's default). I have a 3.13.0-61. Tons of security fixes.

I would make them not being held back, since you want the system for total newbies, they won't be able all to install it manually. Security is important.

[Jerry]

1) How about shipping by default some Firewall GUI (dunno which one, it's up to you. Maybe even enable it by default, if it is good idea).

2) Also THEME CONFIGURATION (gtk-theme-config), not necessary though.

3) Also some LightDM GUI settings manager, and Plymouth GUI settings manager (if they exist). I know there's a one for LightDM GTK+

Or I would replace lightdm-webkit-greeter with lightdm-gtk-greeter. Why? Webkit-greeter causes black screen for some users, this bug was reported years ago, not fixed...

https://bugs.launchpad.net/lightdm-webkit-greeter/+bug/1154065

Not sure how many users are affected though. Would be useless if this is a rare bug. But personally, I had to install lightdm-gtk-greeter and use IT instead of webkit.

4) Also, I would add search button / space in Thunar if it is possible. (to search file / folder in the current window, like in Ubuntu for example). It's annoying to switch to catfish for this simple task, or am I missing something?

5) And how could I forget this? Automatic updates! (At least the security updates).

6) Split screen for Thunar / dual window or whatever you call it. But I guess it's up to the Thunar developers.

1. I like that idea, consider it done.
2. Not completely necessary as the Help Manual guides users on that already. Perhaps in the future we can look at software that makes this process easier.
3. This distros is for newbies to linux, I don't want them messing in anything to do with the boot up or login processes. lightdm-webkit-greeter has a bug at the moment (search forums to see thread on it) and will most likely be dropped in Series 3.
4. Not available currently. I like this idea, you should suggest it to the Thunar devs.
5. We have that in development.
6. Again, Thunar devs.

Thank you Zead.

[Zead]

Hey...

1) How about shipping by default some Firewall GUI (dunno which one, it's up to you. Maybe even enable it by default, if it is good idea).

2) Also THEME CONFIGURATION (gtk-theme-config), not necessary though.

3) Also some LightDM GUI settings manager, and Plymouth GUI settings manager (if they exist). I know there's a one for LightDM GTK+

Or I would replace lightdm-webkit-greeter with lightdm-gtk-greeter. Why? Webkit-greeter causes black screen for some users, this bug was reported years ago, not fixed...

https://bugs.launchpad.net/lightdm-webkit-greeter/+bug/1154065

Not sure how many users are affected though. Would be useless if this is a rare bug. But personally, I had to install lightdm-gtk-greeter and use IT instead of webkit.

4) Also, I would add search button / space in Thunar if it is possible. (to search file / folder in the current window, like in Ubuntu for example). It's annoying to switch to catfish for this simple task, or am I missing something?

5) And how could I forget this? Automatic updates! (At least the security updates).

6) Split screen for Thunar / dual window or whatever you call it. But I guess it's up to the Thunar developers.

[Jerry]

Dual panes is not something we would look at. This distro is aimed at Windows folk new to linux. Therefore it must be familiar and intuitive. The kind of modification you suggest would be better implemented by those who want/need it. Thank you though

[cirimax]

Hi Jerry !

I think it could be a "booster" (perhaps for us older gnome users), if you could enable DUAL PANES in coming soon LL 2.6 (using it right now, so far grand).

I suggest either :

a. THUNAR file manager (default) with dual pane (F3 on/off) function.

    or

b. Include also NEMO file manager aside THUNAR so that purists don't get annoyed.

I have found instructions on how to enable dual pane on THUNAR, but as stated by author, its an elementary tweak ( http://www.webupd8.org/2014/11/split-view-patch-available-for-thunar.html ). Works fine but not quite like Nautilus ... mouse right button functions. Sorry I'm no programmer to fix something your team could test.


( Snapshot ==> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4hAT9Z1dcVkOGt1ekUweFZEc2s/view?usp=sharing )

Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback.

Regards, Cirimax

[Jerry]

All good buddy