Comments on: 12 Days of Xmas: Day Seven – Ubuntu Software Centre http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre Everything Ubuntu. Daily. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JManhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4354 JMan Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:22:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4354 you will still be able to use synaptic, there will just be no "official" need for it. you will still be able to use synaptic, there will just be no “official” need for it.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4045 Anonymous Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:34:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4045 WANT!I agree that USC currently blows, but the planned app looks great. WANT!

I agree that USC currently blows, but the planned app looks great.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4039 Anonymous Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4039 It's not as good as add/remove yet, but I think it will rock! They wanted to have it in karmic so that it will be stable in 10.04 (which will be LTS). It’s not as good as add/remove yet, but I think it will rock! They wanted to have it in karmic so that it will be stable in 10.04 (which will be LTS).

]]> By: curveclimberhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4037 curveclimber Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:48:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4037 Yeah, I don't know what they're thinking but the Software Center has less features than the Add/Remove software app from Ibix. Back then it was easy to see what was installed, see summaries for each app, and filter for various categories. I hope all this mucking about with how to download software isn't just so they can sell stuff, because that doesn't interest me in the least. Yeah, I don’t know what they’re thinking but the Software Center has less features than the Add/Remove software app from Ibix. Back then it was easy to see what was installed, see summaries for each app, and filter for various categories. I hope all this mucking about with how to download software isn’t just so they can sell stuff, because that doesn’t interest me in the least.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4035 Anonymous Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4035 USC is not perfect yet, but it sure will be awesome! What I miss is the ability to right-click on a software and -then selecting install, reinstall or remove. Anyone knows if it will be implemented in 2.0? USC is not perfect yet, but it sure will be awesome! What I miss is the ability to right-click on a software and -then selecting install, reinstall or remove. Anyone knows if it will be implemented in 2.0?

]]> By: Abhishekhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4025 Abhishek Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:12:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4025 I just love Synaptic package manager for all the intricate details it provides (version number, actual package name, size, dependencies and the rest of the stuff). I just hope when they dump Synaptic, they at least ensure that all of Synaptic features are imported in the new Ubuntu Software Center (though they can classify that as advanced level and hide it from novice users). I just love Synaptic package manager for all the intricate details it provides (version number, actual package name, size, dependencies and the rest of the stuff). I just hope when they dump Synaptic, they at least ensure that all of Synaptic features are imported in the new Ubuntu Software Center (though they can classify that as advanced level and hide it from novice users).

]]> By: nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4003 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:33:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4003 ehh I find software centre makes it a lot harder than synaptic to find an app I want. Everybody gives package names online, so you have to go through the added step of searching for it and that. Of course command line is cool too. Software centre shows decent info about programs, but it bothers me that it makes package names not as handy ehh I find software centre makes it a lot harder than synaptic to find an app I want. Everybody gives package names online, so you have to go through the added step of searching for it and that. Of course command line is cool too. Software centre shows decent info about programs, but it bothers me that it makes package names not as handy

]]> By: nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4004 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:33:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4004 ehh I find software centre makes it a lot harder than synaptic to find an app I want. Everybody gives package names online, so you have to go through the added step of searching for it and that. Of course command line is cool too. Software centre shows decent info about programs, but it bothers me that it makes package names not as handy ehh I find software centre makes it a lot harder than synaptic to find an app I want. Everybody gives package names online, so you have to go through the added step of searching for it and that. Of course command line is cool too. Software centre shows decent info about programs, but it bothers me that it makes package names not as handy

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4000 Anonymous Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:25:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4000 Agreed--I've opened it twice and been stumped both times at how to tell if I already have an ap installed or not (reading through a giant list isn't going to cut it).I closed it and went back to synaptic which makes it vividly apparent.Actually, to be honest, I went back to apt-get. But for browsing around, I'll be using synaptic until the USC's ui becomes substantially more usable. Agreed–I’ve opened it twice and been stumped both times at how to tell if I already have an ap installed or not (reading through a giant list isn’t going to cut it).

I closed it and went back to synaptic which makes it vividly apparent.

Actually, to be honest, I went back to apt-get. But for browsing around, I’ll be using synaptic until the USC’s ui becomes substantially more usable.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4001 Anonymous Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:25:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-4001 Agreed--I've opened it twice and been stumped both times at how to tell if I already have an ap installed or not (reading through a giant list isn't going to cut it).I closed it and went back to synaptic which makes it vividly apparent.Actually, to be honest, I went back to apt-get. But for browsing around, I'll be using synaptic until the USC's ui becomes substantially more usable. Agreed–I’ve opened it twice and been stumped both times at how to tell if I already have an ap installed or not (reading through a giant list isn’t going to cut it).

I closed it and went back to synaptic which makes it vividly apparent.

Actually, to be honest, I went back to apt-get. But for browsing around, I’ll be using synaptic until the USC’s ui becomes substantially more usable.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3998 Anonymous Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:20:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3998 Can't they sell music/videos/ from the via the USC? Can’t they sell music/videos/ from the via the USC?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3999 Anonymous Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:20:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3999 Can't they sell music/videos/ from the via the USC? Can’t they sell music/videos/ from the via the USC?

]]> By: Peterson Espaçoportohttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3994 Peterson Espaçoporto Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:03:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3994 Certainly, but in the case of twitter clients, we have so many good ones I really can't imagine why anyone would want to buy one =S Certainly, but in the case of twitter clients, we have so many good ones I really can’t imagine why anyone would want to buy one =S

]]> By: Peterson Espaçoportohttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3995 Peterson Espaçoporto Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:03:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3995 Certainly, but in the case of twitter clients, we have so many good ones I really can't imagine why anyone would want to buy one =S Certainly, but in the case of twitter clients, we have so many good ones I really can’t imagine why anyone would want to buy one =S

]]> By: Brandon Sheppardhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3992 Brandon Sheppard Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3992 The USC works perfectly, and is nice and easy to use. I think its pretty ugly though. Mostly the colours. The USC works perfectly, and is nice and easy to use. I think its pretty ugly though. Mostly the colours.

]]> By: Brandon Sheppardhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3993 Brandon Sheppard Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3993 The USC works perfectly, and is nice and easy to use. I think its pretty ugly though. Mostly the colours. The USC works perfectly, and is nice and easy to use. I think its pretty ugly though. Mostly the colours.

]]> By: d0odhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3988 d0od Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3988 Definitely.Paid applications have a lot more to prove in FOSS land - they really need to show they're worth parting cash for. I can imagine, if paid apps prove viable, that we'll see "iphone/android" type application development for Linux - not so much full-blown applications but mini, single task apps. (twitter clients, service front-ends, etc) Definitely.

Paid applications have a lot more to prove in FOSS land – they really need to show they’re worth parting cash for. I can imagine, if paid apps prove viable, that we’ll see “iphone/android” type application development for Linux – not so much full-blown applications but mini, single task apps. (twitter clients, service front-ends, etc)

]]> By: d0odhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3989 d0od Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3989 Definitely.Paid applications have a lot more to prove in FOSS land - they really need to show they're worth parting cash for. I can imagine, if paid apps prove viable, that we'll see "iphone/android" type application development for Linux - not so much full-blown applications but mini, single task apps. (twitter clients, service front-ends, etc) Definitely.

Paid applications have a lot more to prove in FOSS land – they really need to show they’re worth parting cash for. I can imagine, if paid apps prove viable, that we’ll see “iphone/android” type application development for Linux – not so much full-blown applications but mini, single task apps. (twitter clients, service front-ends, etc)

]]> By: danielhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3986 daniel Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3986 Stata and SPSS (some statistical analysis software) have Linux versions. I have only used them on the university, because at home I only use R which is FOSS and much more powerful (but have no GUI).I think the main idea behind selling software in USC is to give ISVs a "welcome to Linux" message. Stata and SPSS (some statistical analysis software) have Linux versions. I have only used them on the university, because at home I only use R which is FOSS and much more powerful (but have no GUI).

I think the main idea behind selling software in USC is to give ISVs a “welcome to Linux” message.

]]> By: danielhttp://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3987 daniel Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.omgubuntu.dreamhosters.com/2009/12/12-days-of-xmas-day-seven-ubuntu-software-centre/#comment-3987 Stata and SPSS (some statistical analysis software) have Linux versions. I have only used them on the university, because at home I only use R which is FOSS and much more powerful (but have no GUI).I think the main idea behind selling software in USC is to give ISVs a "welcome to Linux" message. Stata and SPSS (some statistical analysis software) have Linux versions. I have only used them on the university, because at home I only use R which is FOSS and much more powerful (but have no GUI).

I think the main idea behind selling software in USC is to give ISVs a “welcome to Linux” message.

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