Suggest new features in Automatix...

[maniacmusician]

Thanks I like to get as much input from users as possible I mean that is who Automatix is for.
What do you mean exactly by "Ask confirmation on exit"?

He means a way to toggle the "are you sure you want to exit Automatix?"

Some people don't want to be asked everytime. So, an option like "Do not ask me this in the future" in that box would be cool

[Adamant1988]

Perhaps just use https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats

It's typically more safe.

[brokencrystal]

Need Automatix to detect the versions of software it installs, so if an update is available, it can update it... I hate when there is a fix or update available from Automatix and I have to manually remove software from Automatix and then install it again to get the updated software.

[PriceChild]

Perhaps just use https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats

It's typically more safe.

I think a link to how to do these things yourself via ubuntu community docs could be a good addition and would do a lot for your image.

[heathen]

yeah, have a splash that encourages people newto linux/ubuntu to learn how to do these things themselves before resorting to automatix... link them to those pages

[Spr0k3t]

I'd love to see a breakdown of the scripting done. A show of what needs to be done in the scripting for each application. That way for those new users wanting to really learn how to work their system rather than having their hand held would be nice.

I'm just one of those people who likes to see everything going on behind the scenes rather than knowing "it just works". I used Automatix in my first install, but have found it much easier to do everything myself.

[Skia_42]

I second the beryl/compiz suggestion.

[jackrobinson]

Linking to (sometimes poorly written) wiki pages will not be a good idea IMO. Automatix should only link to what Automatix endorses. I cannot speak for the AX team, but linking to documentation which is not created/maintained or QC/QA-ed by the AX team might backfire.

[brokencrystal]

Linking to (sometimes poorly written wiki) pages will not be a good idea IMO. Automatix should only link to what Automatix endorses. I cannot speak for the AX team, but linking to documentation which is not created/maintained or QC/QA-ed by the AX team might backfire.

I agree.

[heathen]

god forbid it might encourage teamwork between the two projects to keep both up to date