Do not pin Ubuntu One to the launcher by default

Bug #775251 reported by Jeremy Bícha
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This bug affects 4 people
Affects Status Importance Assigned to Milestone
Unity
Won't Fix
Wishlist
Unassigned
unity (Ubuntu)
Won't Fix
Wishlist
Unassigned

Bug Description

Binary package hint: unity

The Ubuntu One launcher item takes up precious default space in the launcher. It is a link to the Ubuntu One Control Panel which is also present in the Messaging Menu and System Settings and can be found easily in the Dash. To use Ubuntu One, you just need to configure it the first time; after that, many people will not need to open the Control Panel.

The launcher should not be used as an advertisement for Ubuntu services. Perhaps a Welcome wizard as was used in Windows Vista and 7 or a Tour feature like Windows XP could help if Canonical does not feel consumers are aware of the Ubuntu One features.

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10
Package: unity 3.8.12-0ubuntu1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-8.42-generic 2.6.38.2
Uname: Linux 2.6.38-8-generic x86_64
Architecture: amd64
CompizPlugins: [core,bailer,detection,composite,opengl,decor,mousepoll,vpswitch,regex,animation,snap,expo,move,compiztoolbox,place,grid,imgpng,gnomecompat,wall,ezoom,workarounds,staticswitcher,resize,fade,unitymtgrabhandles,scale,session,unityshell]
Date: Sun May 1 20:33:43 2011
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" - Release amd64 (20101007)
ProcEnviron:
 LANGUAGE=en_GB:en
 PATH=(custom, no user)
 LANG=en_GB.utf8
 SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: unity
UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to oneiric on 2011-01-01 (120 days ago)

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Jeremy Bícha (jbicha) wrote :
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Aaron Murray (xornot) wrote :

I had something similar with my upgrade. I was not able to dump any info, as my box crashed completely. Took me 2 days to get it back online.

My bug: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdebase-workspace/+bug/775011

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Aaron Murray (xornot) wrote :

Scratch that last comment. *facepalm* Wrong bug.

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Sebastien Bacher (seb128) wrote :

the ubuntuone launcher is display syncing status using a bar on the launcher icon so it's useful for that

Changed in unity (Ubuntu):
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
Changed in unity:
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
Alex Launi (alexlauni)
Changed in unity:
status: New → Won't Fix
Changed in unity (Ubuntu):
status: New → Won't Fix
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Jeremy Bícha (jbicha) wrote :

Ok, that was quick to have this bug closed. I believe Unity would work better if there weren't several different ways of getting to the same feature. That kind of duplication makes the interface more cluttered and confusing.

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