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geminian68 26-01-2012 08:38

Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
The Ubuntu operating system is to replace its application menus with a "head-up display" (HUD) box.

Users control the HUD interface by typing in the command they want carried out.

Developers of the Linux-based software say they will initially offer the HUD as an option, allowing users to "hide" their menu bars.

They say that using the HUD is faster than "mousing through a menu" and makes applications feel more powerful.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16731071

Sirius 26-01-2012 09:00

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by geminian68 (Post 35369336)
The Ubuntu operating system is to replace its application menus with a "head-up display" (HUD) box.

Users control the HUD interface by typing in the command they want carried out.

Developers of the Linux-based software say they will initially offer the HUD as an option, allowing users to "hide" their menu bars.

They say that using the HUD is faster than "mousing through a menu" and makes applications feel more powerful.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16731071

Stopped using Ubuntu on my server when they changed from a traditional desktop environment.

ZrByte 26-01-2012 15:12

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35369337)
Stopped using Ubuntu on my server when they changed from a traditional desktop environment.

Its easy enough to disable and go back to the old grub look.

colin25 05-04-2012 18:20

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
I squashed my xp on my laptop..and put ubuntu on my notebook.

It is ok, but not intuitive...and I think anyone used to windows would find it hard

As it is for my travelling notebook, I'll keep it, I only use it for browsing and chat, and it seems to do that without much issue

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But (I hasten to add), if there is something better, let me know :)

I have version 11.10

Sirius 05-04-2012 18:21

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35410174)
I squashed my xp on my laptop..and put ubuntu on my notebook.

It is ok, but not intuitive...and I think anyone used to windows would find it hard

As it is for my travelling notebook, I'll keep it, I only use it for browsing and chat, and it seems to do that without much issue

I have given up on Ubuntu now first was there metro type desktop now this. Its mint all the way for me from now on.

colin25 05-04-2012 18:32

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
I am getting the impression they developed the system to be different, not to be intuitive.

Though that is just gut reaction.

I might try mint later.

Sirius 05-04-2012 19:21

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35410181)
I am getting the impression they developed the system to be different, not to be intuitive.

Though that is just gut reaction.

I might try mint later.

Its ubuntu on steroids

colin25 05-04-2012 20:11

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Ok, I had a look at it.

You are wrong, no steroids.

It is more like meeting your ex-gf, who had her hair cut short before (in that.."it is comfortable this way and I don't mind looking like a guy" way), who lost that 20 odd pounds (and to be honest, it was more like 40 pounds), wearing a push up bra (yup, keep pushing) and looking soooo hot

Take a guess who is installing now :D

Sirius 06-04-2012 01:13

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35410242)
Ok, I had a look at it.

You are wrong, no steroids.

It is more like meeting your ex-gf, who had her hair cut short before (in that.."it is comfortable this way and I don't mind looking like a guy" way), who lost that 20 odd pounds (and to be honest, it was more like 40 pounds), wearing a push up bra (yup, keep pushing) and looking soooo hot

Take a guess who is installing now :D


:LOL:

Nice description

colin25 13-04-2012 03:00

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Right, I have used it (Mint) for a bit, and quite impressed.

Everything is there that I need.

I had one minor issue, trying to change timezone (on hols). But that was very minor, and found solution with a bit of googling

Overall, huge difference than standard ubuntu, and I can happily use this as replacement for windows

I installed over my xp version on my Vaio VGN-TT15SN notebook

Sirius 13-04-2012 07:18

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35413313)
Right, I have used it (Mint) for a bit, and quite impressed.

Everything is there that I need.

I had one minor issue, trying to change timezone (on hols). But that was very minor, and found solution with a bit of googling

Overall, huge difference than standard ubuntu, and I can happily use this as replacement for windows

I installed over my xp version on my Vaio VGN-TT15SN notebook

:tu:

Graham M 22-04-2012 02:05

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
I just installed the Beta 2 and it's horrid, luckily on a VirtualBox instance first before I went any further!

colin25 22-04-2012 02:27

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
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Originally Posted by Graham M (Post 35417536)
I just installed the Beta 2 and it's horrid, luckily on a VirtualBox instance first before I went any further!

I presume that is for ubuntu? try Mint..whole different experience

ZrByte 22-04-2012 12:07

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
Just looking into mint myself but don't know which version to download? It will be running on an AMD quad core as a backup OS.

colin25 22-04-2012 12:27

Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
 
latest is always best

i have release 12 (lisa)


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