Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
26-01-2012, 07:38
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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
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26-01-2012, 08:00
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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Originally Posted by geminian68
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
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Stopped using Ubuntu on my server when they changed from a traditional desktop environment.
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26-01-2012, 14:12
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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Originally Posted by Sirius
Stopped using Ubuntu on my server when they changed from a traditional desktop environment.
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Its easy enough to disable and go back to the old grub look.
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05-04-2012, 17:20
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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
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05-04-2012, 17:21
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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Originally Posted by colin25
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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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.
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05-04-2012, 17:32
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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.
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05-04-2012, 18:21
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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Originally Posted by colin25
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.
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Its ubuntu on steroids
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05-04-2012, 19:11
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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
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06-04-2012, 00:13
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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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
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Nice description
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13-04-2012, 02:00
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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
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13-04-2012, 06:18
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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Originally Posted by colin25
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
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22-04-2012, 01:05
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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!
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22-04-2012, 01:27
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
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Originally Posted by Graham M
I just installed the Beta 2 and it's horrid, luckily on a VirtualBox instance first before I went any further!
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I presume that is for ubuntu? try Mint..whole different experience
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22-04-2012, 11:07
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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.
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22-04-2012, 11:27
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Re: Ubuntu swaps menus for HUD control system.
latest is always best
i have release 12 (lisa)
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