[Bug 235228] Re: Could not open location 'burn:///'

2008-06-25 Thread brettalton
The same error occurs, but '/usr/lib/gvfs/gvfsd -r' returns nothing. My steps: 1) Ran '/usr/lib/gvfs/gvfsd -r' on the command line 2) Put in two blank DVD-Rs in both my DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM drives 3) Went to 'Places > Blank DVD-ROM Disc' and the same error appeared. 4) Went back to the command line

[Bug 196202] Re: Places menu FTP servers open in firefox-3.0 instead of nautilus

2008-06-25 Thread brettalton
@Paul: I think he means: how does it get set to Firefox after the gconf value is empty? IE: when does this change occur? Because that is what we need to fix. -- Places menu FTP servers open in firefox-3.0 instead of nautilus https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/196202 You received this bug notificati

[Bug 242920] [NEW] gEdit has no syntax hightlighting for ASP (.asp files)

2008-06-25 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gedit Try saving this file as index.asp and you will see that gEdit has no highlighting capabilities for VBScript/ASP: <%=sitetitle%> <%=sitetitle%> For those PHP programmers, think of <% as https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/242920 You received thi

Re: [Bug 242478] Re: Nautilus can not display FTP quite often

2008-06-24 Thread brettalton
No, same error occurs. I'm wondering if it is due to the '.' in the username... I'll try testing vsftpd and/or proftpd with a ftp:///[EMAIL PROTECTED] string in Nautilus and see if it can complete the request. On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Sebastien Bacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > thank

[Bug 196202] Re: Places menu FTP servers open in firefox-3.0 instead of nautilus

2008-06-24 Thread brettalton
> you mean that firefox is writting this gconf value? that's broken behaviour > and a bug Yes Sabastian, you are correct. We just need to find out where/when/why Firefox does this. My theory is that it occurs when you set 'Firefox' as the default 'Web Browser' (which FTP could be umbrella-ed und

[Bug 242478] [NEW] Nautilus can not display FTP quite often

2008-06-23 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus Almost every time I connect to an FTP server via Nautilus, I get an error message: The folder contents could not be displayed. Sorry, couldn't display all the contents of "/ on $domain": Could not connect to host Connecting to the same server

[Bug 196202] Re: Places menu FTP servers open in firefox-3.0 instead of nautilus

2008-06-23 Thread brettalton
Workaround from Sebastian Bacher in bug #12183 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/12183): $ mv ~/.gconf/desktop/gnome/url-handlers/ftp ~ && killall gconfd-2 && killall gnome-panel ** Also affects: nautilus (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Places menu FTP servers ope

[Bug 226209] Re: Brasero requieres 4GiB on /tmp to burn an iso image on DVD

2008-06-20 Thread brettalton
Didn't realize that that version was newer. Is it going to be patched or backported to Hardy? -- Brasero requieres 4GiB on /tmp to burn an iso image on DVD https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/226209 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug as

[Bug 226209] Re: Brasero requieres 4GiB on /tmp to burn an iso image on DVD

2008-06-20 Thread brettalton
This is still occurring on one of my client's computers. $ df -h && apt-cache policy brasero && lsb_release -c FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/sda1 9.4G 5.0G 4.0G 56% / varrun220M 268K 220M 1% /var/run varlock 220M 0

[Bug 236848] [NEW] Selecting "Help > Help" or F1, does not suggestion install method

2008-06-02 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gimp In GIMP, currently 2.4.5 in Hardy, when a user, such as myself, selects "Help > Help" or hits F1 to bring up the GIMP help browser, the following error occurs: helpbrowser Message The GIMP help files were not found. Please make sure gimp-help-en is

[Bug 236829] [NEW] gnome-search-tool can not open .php files

2008-06-02 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus NOTE: gnome-search-tool does not exist in the Launchpad DB ("gnome- search-tool" does not exist in Ubuntu. Please choose a different package. If you're unsure, please select "I don't know") After searching and selecting a .php file in gnome-sear

[Bug 147883] Re: Songs that have a space in their path are not imported automatically from watched music folders

2008-05-30 Thread brettalton
Ryan, what's your output of: apt-cache policy rhythmbox ??? -- Songs that have a space in their path are not imported automatically from watched music folders https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/147883 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a b

[Bug 235228] Re: Could not open location 'burn:///'

2008-05-27 Thread brettalton
$ gvfs-ls burn The program 'gvfs-ls' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing: sudo apt-get install gvfs-bin bash: gvfs-ls: command not found Is that what you wanted me to test? -- Could not open location 'burn:///' https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/235228 You received this bug no

[Bug 235243] Re: Server guide can not be read in Evince

2008-05-27 Thread brettalton
$ lsb_release -a && nautilus --version && apt-cache policy evince No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description:Ubuntu 8.04 Release:8.04 Codename: hardy GNOME nautilus 2.22.2 evince: Installed: 2.22.1.1-0ubuntu1 Candidate: 2.22.1.1-0ubuntu1 Version table:

[Bug 147883] Re: Songs that have a space in their path are not imported automatically from watched music folders

2008-05-19 Thread brettalton
I apologize for my pervasiveness, but besides my "why is this bug set to 'low' comment", I tried to give real and helpful information. I hope your patch gets backported to Hardy and I appreciate your time and effort. -- Songs that have a space in their path are not imported automatically from w

[Bug 147883] Re: Songs that have a space in their path are not imported automatically from watched music folders

2008-05-18 Thread brettalton
Like I said, this bug was on one of my client's machines, but not mine. I did all sorts of fixes, to trying different music players to trying to compile rhythmbox and nothing worked. Finally I tried purging it, deleting the preferences, rebooting, reinstalling rhythmbox and it actually got rid of

[Bug 147883] Re: Songs that have a space in their path are not imported automatically from watched music folders

2008-05-18 Thread brettalton
I'm sorry, bit this should not be marked as 'low'. This makes Rhythmbox, the default music player in Ubuntu, useless. This error is quite odd however as it doesn't show up on my computer, but its showing up on a clients. Both are fresh installs of Ubuntu 8.04 Is there anything I can test on both

[Bug 151536] Re: [MASTER] E-D-S hangs on login and uses 100% cpu

2008-05-15 Thread brettalton
This bug stopped for me about 2 weeks ago. I have proposed updates enabled and am running Hardy. -- [MASTER] E-D-S hangs on login and uses 100% cpu https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/151536 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee.

[Bug 191650] Re: [hardy] there's no 'custom' desktop effect profile after installing ccsm

2008-05-09 Thread brettalton
May I reiterate? There are two packages that deal with custom compiz effects in Hardy: simple-ccsm compizconfig-settings-manager In Gutsy, there was only: compizconfig-settings-manager In Gutsy, 'compizconfig-settings-manager' enabled an 'Extra' radio button and a 'Preferences' button which open

[Bug 226992] Re: gnome-mouse-properties should enable accessibility when required

2008-05-09 Thread brettalton
Simply amazing. Thank you for your time and effort Sebastian. -- gnome-mouse-properties should enable accessibility when required https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/226992 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs m

[Bug 228547] [NEW] [usability] Make shortcut for trash:/// in "Places > Trash"

2008-05-08 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-panel I don't know what has happened here in Hardy (or to my computer) but all of sudden, my Trash applet in gnome-panel has disappeared. I've ran: $ killall gnome-panel and tried to re-add "Trash" from "Add to Panel..." and even rebooted. I'm no

[Bug 29391] Re: "Connect to a server" menuitem seems to not work

2008-05-05 Thread brettalton
I do believe this has been fixed in Nautilus 2.22 as that "Connect to Server" dialog had a major re-write. Can we mark it as so? -- "Connect to a server" menuitem seems to not work https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/29391 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2008-05-05 Thread brettalton
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 29391 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/29391 I do believe this has been fixed in Nautilus 2.22 as that "Connect to Server" dialog had a major re-write. Can we mark it as so? -- "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more https:

[Bug 151536] Re: [MASTER] E-D-S hangs on login and uses 100% cpu

2008-04-30 Thread brettalton
I don't have a dual-core, but I have hyper-threading if it matters. Intel Pentium 4 640 (3.2GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz FSB, LGA 775) -- MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Hyper-Threading, Intel 64 (Intel's x86-64 implementation), XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), Steppings

[Bug 151536] Re: [MASTER] E-D-S hangs on login and uses 100% cpu

2008-04-29 Thread brettalton
This is all I can offer from a duplicate bug: Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution-data-server I'm a little confused by this as I don't use 'evolution-*' (except technically the clock in the 'gnome-panel'). I just recently installed Hardy (from scratch, but kept my preferences in

[Bug 223958] [NEW] [hardy] evolution-data-server uses 100% CPU

2008-04-28 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: evolution-data-server I'm a little confused by this as I don't use 'evolution-*' (except technically the clock in the 'gnome-panel'). I just recently installed Hardy (from scratch, but kept my preferences in $HOME) and I've had no problems. I have 'conk

[Bug 210408] Re: brasero crashed with SIGSEGV in g_type_check_instance_cast()

2008-04-01 Thread brettalton
** Attachment added: "CoreDump.gz" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/13029080/CoreDump.gz ** Attachment added: "Dependencies.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/13029081/Dependencies.txt ** Attachment added: "Disassembly.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/13029082/Disassembly.txt ** Attachm

[Bug 210408] [NEW] brasero crashed with SIGSEGV in g_type_check_instance_cast()

2008-04-01 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: brasero Brasero crashed when I was burning a CD image. The only difference between my previous burn and this one was that I had 'close this application if burn successful' checked (as in on). Nothing else was different. ProblemType: Crash Architecture:

[Bug 193762] Re: Can't paste nautilus

2008-02-21 Thread brettalton
I'm not sure if this is Nautilus' fault, but it happens to me with Firefox and OpenOffice, although it could be any program. If I copy a sentence from Firefox, then close Firefox and then try to paste the sentence into OpenOffice, I can't as the sentence has been purged. I've been told I need 'gl

[Bug 25619] Re: eog doesn't ask whether to save changes

2008-01-03 Thread brettalton
Sorry, but I must reiterate: I installed eog 2.21.3 in Gutsy (with magic ;) ) and there is no "What You See Is What You Get" function (where when you rotate the image, it rotates on disk) or save dialogue pop ups warning the user that their changes have not been saved upon exiting. I'm worried for

[Bug 25619] Re: eog doesn't ask whether to save changes

2008-01-03 Thread brettalton
Any chance of getting this patch included in Gutsy: http://bugzilla.gnome.org/attachment.cgi?id=80799&action=view ??? (http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=322243#c2) -- eog doesn't ask whether to save changes https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/25619 You received this bug notification because y

[Bug 130224] Re: gtkfilechooser save/save as dialog misplaces focus

2007-12-12 Thread brettalton
Oh and here is the screen I submitted in my duplicate bug: http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10851010/saving_in_gedit.png. Just in case someone needs a visual! -- gtkfilechooser save/save as dialog misplaces focus https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/130224 You received this bug notification because you

[Bug 130224] Re: gtkfilechooser save/save as dialog misplaces focus

2007-12-12 Thread brettalton
Confirmed in 2.12.0-1ubuntu3. I submitted a duplicate bug just yesterday. Maybe a Ubuntu-specific patch is in order? I wish I knew C so I could help out :P -- gtkfilechooser save/save as dialog misplaces focus https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/130224 You received this bug notification because yo

[Bug 175748] Re: Metacity enters text in the 'quick search' field instead of 'Name' when running 'Save As...'

2007-12-11 Thread brettalton
Thanks. I'm not sure I understand where these settings are though... sorry. Also, if this is supposed to be the default setting, I'm proposing to bring focus BACK to the 'Name' text field as I don't know why you'd want to search for a file when saving a file. -- Metacity enters text in the 'qui

[Bug 175748] Re: Metacity enters text in the 'quick search' field instead of 'Name' when running 'Save As...'

2007-12-11 Thread brettalton
Here's screenshot of my trying to type the filename in gEdit, but instead, end up typing in the 'quick search' box by default. ** Attachment added: "saving_in_gedit.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/10851010/saving_in_gedit.png -- Metacity enters text in the 'quick search' field instead of '

[Bug 175748] Metacity enters text in the 'quick search' field instead of 'Name' when running 'Save As...'

2007-12-11 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: metacity Steps to Reproduce * Fresh install Ubuntu Gutsy (7.10) * Open gEdit (or any program with 'Save As...' functionality in Gnome) and type 'ctrl + s' on the keyboard * Start typing the name of the file you'd like

[Bug 152785] Re: collection goes back to start after data is saved

2007-10-28 Thread brettalton
I see we still have 2.20.0 on our hands, and I still have this *very annoying* bug. When will 2.20.1 be accepted? Actually, don't answer that Sebastian. You have more important things to worry about. I'm just marking this down as "I loathe this bug too!" -- collection goes back to start after d

[Bug 25619] Re: eog doesn't ask whether to save changes

2007-10-28 Thread brettalton
Oh my lord, I HATE this bug. I go through and rotate twenty photos and then close the program never knowing that when it rotating, it wasn't also saving. I look at my collection of photos and they're still the same. So NOW, I go and rotate one photo, save it (ctrl + s), then close eog because it

[Bug 155089] Re: eog doesn't save the image when I close the application before it finished saving

2007-10-28 Thread brettalton
I've had this happen. It's almost like WYSIWOD (what you see is what's on disk) where as soon as you hit 'save', it starts overwriting the photo so if you hit 'cancel' or exit the program, the photo saves half way and destroys the original. -- eog doesn't save the image when I close the applicat

[Bug 104013] Re: System monitor: Resources displays 99% to 100% cpu

2007-10-16 Thread brettalton
Looking at this screenshot: http://launchpadlibrarian.net/7193652/gnome_system_manager_processes.png it shows that you're running BOINC which uses 100% of your CPU when you're not using it. The reason why gnome-system-monitor is not displaying it is because you're probably displaying "View > My Pr

[Bug 141292] Re: Nautlius > File/Folder Properties does not display full file path for a symbolic link

2007-09-25 Thread brettalton
Great, thanks! Can you link me? -- Nautlius > File/Folder Properties does not display full file path for a symbolic link https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/141292 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing

[Bug 141292] Re: Nautlius > File/Folder Properties does not display full file path for a symbolic link

2007-09-25 Thread brettalton
Gusty (7.10) - 2007-09-25 Made the link in Nautlius by right-clicking and selecting "make link". Mind you, this problem only appears when the directory listing is too long. It gets concatenated with an ellipse (...) for deep directories. For files that are in the same 3 or 4 parent directories, th

[Bug 141292] Re: Nautlius > File/Folder Properties does not display full file path for a symbolic link

2007-09-20 Thread brettalton
** Attachment added: "nautilus-folder_properties-symbolic_link.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/9415634/nautilus-folder_properties-symbolic_link.png -- Nautlius > File/Folder Properties does not display full file path for a symbolic link https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/141292 You received

[Bug 141292] Nautlius > File/Folder Properties does not display full file path for a symbolic link

2007-09-20 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus When in Nautilus and I right-click a symbolic link, then select properties, it shows Location as "/home/brett/my_altonlabs/altonlab..." while Link target says the same thing: "/home/brett/my_altonlabs/altonlab...". What good is this to the user?

[Bug 125381] gramps.py crashed with SIGSEGV in delete_aspell_speller()"

2007-08-08 Thread brettalton
You have been subscribed to a public bug: Binary package hint: gramps I simply opened the program. I have an up-to-date Gusty system (2007-07-11). ProblemType: Crash Architecture: i386 CrashCounter: 1 Date: Wed Jul 11 21:51:20 2007 DistroRelease: Ubuntu 7.10 ExecutablePath: /usr/share/gramps/gra

[Bug 124844] Re: gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu%

2007-07-09 Thread brettalton
Just a note: One my other Gusty machine, one with a Intel Pentium 4 640 instead of the AMD Athlon 1100+ I posted above, it has the same problem. So if it helps, it doesn't look CPU related. ** Attachment added: "cpuinfo-p4.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8339703/cpuinfo-p4.txt -- gnome-sys

[Bug 104013] Re: System monitor: Resources displays 99% to 100% cpu

2007-07-08 Thread brettalton
Can you type in: cat /proc/cpuinfo > cpuinfo.txt and upload the ~/cpuinfo.txt file here? -- System monitor: Resources displays 99% to 100% cpu https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/104013 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. --

[Bug 124844] Re: gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu%

2007-07-08 Thread brettalton
** Attachment added: "cpuinfo.txt" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8336904/cpuinfo.txt -- gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu% https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/124844 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug contact for gnome-system-m

[Bug 124844] Re: gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu%

2007-07-08 Thread brettalton
** Attachment added: "system_monitor-resources.07.07.09.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8336903/system_monitor-resources.07.07.09.png -- gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu% https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/124844 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Des

[Bug 124844] Re: gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu%

2007-07-08 Thread brettalton
** Attachment added: "system_monitor-processes-0_cpu.07.07.09.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/8336902/system_monitor-processes-0_cpu.07.07.09.png -- gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu% https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/124844 You received this bug notification because you are a member

[Bug 124844] gnome-system-monitor not displaying cpu%

2007-07-08 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: gnome-system-monitor gnome-system-monitor displays all processes as 0% CPU even when under a load of 3.31, 2.85, 1.91. This appears when selecting "Active Processes" and "My Processes". gnome-system-monitor is correct when displaying "All Processes". 2.

[Bug 123390] Re: icons in gnome tray disappear

2007-07-05 Thread brettalton
Personally I'd like to see a screenshot as well. -- icons in gnome tray disappear https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/123390 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https:

[Bug 121100] Screensaver should be an option under "Power Management"

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
You have been subscribed to a public bug: When selecting a screensaver under "System > Preferences > Screensaver", you should be able to select a separate screensaver when a laptop is plugged-in (A/C) and when it is on battery. There is an option under "System > Preferences > Screensaver > Power

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
Right, but do you, or anyone know what part "Connect to Server..." is under in Nautilus? -- Sorry to be a bother. -- "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120220 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
How may I help then? What package is it that needs to be worked on? -- "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120220 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- de

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
** Bug watch added: GNOME Bug Tracker #449571 http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=449571 ** Also affects: nautilus (upstream) via http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=449571 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to co

[Bug 29391] Re: "Connect to a server" menuitem seems to not work

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
I submitted a similar bug here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/120220 - "'Connect to server' have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more" -- "Connect to a server" menuitem seems to not work https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/29391 You received this bug notification be

[Bug 93247] Re: Connect to server dialog does not react on enter key

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
I had a similar bug here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/120220 -- Connect to server dialog does not react on enter key https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/93247 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug contact for nau

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
** Description changed: Binary package hint: nautilus After entering the correct information in "Places > Connect to Server..." and clicking "Connect", there is no notification of what "Connect to Server" is doing. This appears in Dapper (6.06.1), Edgy (6.10), Feisty (7.04) and Gus

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
** Description changed: Binary package hint: nautilus After entering the correct information in "Places > Connect to Server..." and clicking "Connect", there is no notification of what "Connect to Server" is doing. This appears in Dapper (6.06.1), Edgy (6.10), Feisty (7.04) and Gus

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-20 Thread brettalton
** Description changed: Binary package hint: nautilus After entering the correct information in "Places > Connect to Server..." and clicking "Connect", there is no notification of what "Connect to Server" is doing. This appears in Dapper (6.06.1), Edgy (6.10), Feisty (7.04) and Gus

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-13 Thread brettalton
** Description changed: Binary package hint: nautilus After entering the correct information in "Places > Connect to Server..." and clicking "Connect", there is no notification of what "Connect to Server" is doing. This appears in Dapper (6.06.1), Edgy (6.10), Feisty (7.04) and Gus

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-13 Thread brettalton
I would love to post a video if someone can tell me what program can record your desktop... -- "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/120220 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-13 Thread brettalton
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/29391 is similar as well but it only speaks of the icon on the desktop - it is not fixed in Dapper either. Sorry for multiple entries - I don't know how to 'edit' in Launchpad -- "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to commun

[Bug 120220] Re: "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-13 Thread brettalton
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/41944 is a similar bug, BUT NOT A DUPLICATE. I am speaking of the lack of dialogues in "Connect to Server..." which is something major that needs to be addressed. Please see those three threads I posted as well for more information and discus

[Bug 120220] "Connect to server" have minimal dialogues - Needs to communicate more

2007-06-13 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: nautilus After entering the correct information in "Places > Connect to Server..." and clicking "Connect", there is no notification of what "Connect to Server" is doing. This appears in Dapper (6.06.1), Edgy (6.10), Feisty (7.04) and Gusty (7.10) [2007-0

[Bug 40872] Re: Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly

2007-04-17 Thread brettalton
Ahh shoot, I meant to say it happened in Gnome, and I was embarassed/she wanted something more aesthetically pleasing, so I converted her to Kubuntu. -- Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/40872 You received this bug notification because you are a member

[Bug 40872] Re: Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly

2007-04-17 Thread brettalton
I can confirm this for: "GNOME nautilus 2.18.1" (current 7.04 package) and, "Gnome nautilus 2.14.3" (current 6.06 package) That first screenshot I took was 6.06 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/40872/comments/9). The second screenshot I took was 7.04 (https://bugs.launchpad

[Bug 40872] Re: Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly

2007-04-17 Thread brettalton
Yes Miles, sorry, I did read your comment, but only after I posted mine. Ijust got excited that I the new interface is less convoluted than the last, so I finally figured out how to post a comment! You articulated your agrument better as well. I feel that overlapping text is amateur and ugly (see

[Bug 40872] Re: Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly

2007-04-17 Thread brettalton
I made a comment on this in the Ubuntu Forums on October 26, 2006, here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=284919. I've attached the screenshot that accompanied my thread. I also made another comment on March 5th, 2007, when I found the problem not only in 6.06 and 6.10 but also 7.04 (herd

[Bug 40872] Re: Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly

2007-04-17 Thread brettalton
I can't believe I read that: "is there any reason to prevent users to manually make their files overlap if they want too?" YES! You should prevent people from doing so; It's extremely ugly and unprofessional. Xubuntu and Windows XP both have invisible grids that icons snap to. Say if the grid has

[Bug 76473] Re: Icons don't conform to a proper grid.

2006-12-19 Thread brettalton
** Attachment added: "Screenshot of mis-aligned icons" http://librarian.launchpad.net/5472805/Screenshot-4-1.png ** Description changed: Binary package hint: desktop-base Desktop icons need to conform to a proper 48px x 48px (or whatever the preferred dimension is) grid. The shortcut

[Bug 76473] Icons don't conform to a proper grid.

2006-12-19 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Binary package hint: desktop-base Desktop icons need to conform to a proper 48px x 48px (or whatever the preferred dimension is) grid. The shortcuts seem to easily overlap each other, and the text is squished together when they are placed side-by- side. In reference to Web De

[Bug 53822] Gnome Partition Editor still convoluted

2006-08-05 Thread brettalton
Public bug reported: Yes, this program has improved since Breezy by adding in [paraphrased:] "Remember to add at least 2GB for the root "/" partition and 256MB for the swap" in the "manually edit partition table" section but it still didn't help my installation progress. I took 5GB for the ext3 f