[Ubuntu Wiki] Update of "Bugs/Importance" by kirkland

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The "Bugs/Importance" page has been changed by kirkland:
http://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/Importance?action=diff&rev1=29&rev2=30

Comment:
added a few more guidelines, per discussion on the ubuntu-platform mailing list

   * '''Wishlist''': a request to add a new feature to one of the programs in Ubuntu.
    * These aren't always bugs, but can be ideas for new features which do not yet exist.
    * These can also be requests to have software packaged for Ubuntu.
-   * If it is non-trivial to implement, it should rather be written as a feature specification, see FeatureSpecifications
+   * If it is non-trivial to implement, it should rather be written as a feature specification, see FeatureSpecifications.
+   * These can be bugs that affect an experimental extension or non-essential feature of a given package/project.
+   * Bugs that would only be fixed on a best-effort or outside-contribution basis might also be considered ''wishlist''.
   * '''Low''': Bugs which affect functionality, but to a lesser extent than most bugs, examples are:
-   * A bug that has an easy [[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-around|work-around]]
+   * Bugs that have easy [[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work-around|work-arounds]]
-   * Ones that affect unusual configurations or uncommon hardware
+   * Bugs that affect unusual end-user configurations or uncommon hardware
+   * Bugs that affect a non-essential aspect and limited scope of the application
-   * A bug that has a moderate impact on a non-core application
+   * Bugs that have a moderate impact on a non-core application
-   * A cosmetic/usability issue that does not limit the functionality of a non-core application
+   * Cosmetic/usability issues that does not limit the functionality of a non-core application
+   * Non-ideal default configurations
   * '''Medium''':  most bugs are of medium importance, examples are:
    * A bug that has a moderate impact on a core application.
    * A bug that has a severe impact on a non-core application.
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     * For example, if the system fails to boot, or X fails to start, on a certain make and model of computer
    * A problem with an essential hardware component (disk controller, laptop built-in wireless, video card, keyboard, mouse)
    * Has a moderate impact on a large portion of Ubuntu users (estimated)
+   * Prevents the application or any dependencies from functioning correctly at all
+   * Renders essential features or functionality of the application or dependencies broken or ineffective
-   * A bug which impacts accessibility of a core application
+   * Impacts accessibility of a core application
   * '''Critical''': A bug which has a severe impact on a large portion of Ubuntu users
+   * Causes data corruption
+   * Crashes the entire operating system
+   * Renders the system temporarily or permanently unusable
+   * Severely affects applications beyond the package responsible for the root cause
  
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