no "usability sane" way to reboot jaunty without mouse
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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Session Menu |
New
|
Undecided
|
Unassigned | ||
fast-user-switch-applet (Ubuntu) |
Confirmed
|
Medium
|
Ted Gould | ||
gnome-panel (Ubuntu) |
Incomplete
|
Low
|
Unassigned |
Bug Description
In previous versions of Ubuntu it was possible to reboot using the System menu, but this is removed in jaunty. This change, in combination with the fact that the fast-user-
I know I can start a terminal and type "sudo reboot now" but many users don't know this. Currently, there is no way for them to reboot the computer if:
* they booted live CD but laptop touchpad wasn't supported (I got one of these laptops actually, which is how I found out)
* they started it without a PS/2 mouse but the mouse isn't detected when it's plugged in (like USB mice) so they need to reboot using keyboard
* maybe they are just disabled in some way and can't use a mouse for some reason
My suggestion is to make it possible to access the fast-user-
PS. I also think the Windows-button on the keyboard should open the Applications menu (same as ALT-F1).
Changed in gnome-panel (Ubuntu): | |
importance: | Undecided → Low |
Can't they press the power button, and tab through the gnome-session pop-up?