Ubuntu usability project

[jaj23]

Hi all

The informatics department of the University of Sussex will be working with Canonical over the summer on the usability of Ubuntu 9.04 interface. The aim is to work towards re-design proposals through user feedback data. Any feedback please send to jaj23@sussex.ac.uk


jaj23

[Bucky Ball]

Because of the flexible nature of the OS, taskbar design is not really a problem. When using different desktop managers/environments eg. Openbox, you can do without a taskbar altogether.

[jaj23]

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[jaj23]

This is a thread requesting Ubuntu 9.04 users to complete a short (5-10 mins) questionnaire survey (15 multiple choice questions, 2 optional extended feedback questions).

This survey is part of a larger study undertaken by the informatics department of the University of Sussex sponsored and supported by Ubuntu's official sponsor Canonical. The study is based on the usability of Ubuntu 9.04 and data collected will lead to re-design proposals for the next major release of Ubuntu.

Results are confidential and your anonymity is guaranteed.

The researchers are also looking for participants to take part in short (45 mins - 1 hour) computer task based interviews in their own homes for a £40 payment incentive. Participants need to be in London or the south east (UK) to apply. Participants in the Brighton area will take priority.

If you would like more information on the study or are interested in participating in user tasks in the London and Brighton area, please contact jaj23@sussex.ac.uk.

FOLLOW LINK TO COMPLETE SURVEY

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=N4Q6kFcYehhe_2fzKnoO_2bEDQ_3d_3d


Together the community can help make Ubuntu even better!

jaj23

[jaj23]

Thank you for responses so far.

Please keep them coming

[uberdonkey5]

had a problem when I tried the survey. After question 1, just went straight to 'thanks for doing the survey'

[jaj23]

Once again thank you for all the responses.

Please keep them coming.The survey will be open for at least another week.

jaj23

[jaj23]

The survey will close in approximately 9 hours.

Thank you for all the responses. The results are very interesting and will be useful to the study.

Look out for a survey on Ubuntu re-design proposals over the next month

jaj23