[ubuntu-uk] Friday afternoon thread: What *should* be in feisty?

[alan c]

Alan Pope wrote:
> So we know that at the Ubuntu Developer conference they sit down and thrash out what they would like to see in Feisty.
> 
> How about you lot, what do you want to see in the next release or even in Feisty+1? Maybe we can put specifications together?
> 
> Here's my top 3.
> 
> 1. A server based install that adds to the "LAMP / DNS" options on the server CD with an "office server" option that has samba, 
> squid, bind, apache and other bits pre-configured for use as a general office server.
> 
> 2. Instant access to help - GAIM automatically connects to #ubuntu on irc.ubuntu.com when you add an IRC account, but how about 
> an option on the menu "I need help" which takes you to IRC or a forum, or some method to get an instant shot of assistance.
> 
> 3. Locally installed "what next" documentation. Something that goes through what a newbie should do on day 1 after installing.
> 
> Anyone else have any for their wishlist?

I really hope that the issue of configuring and running an lcd 
projector etc from laptops is helped along. I have bumped into this 
just now (again) and various postings suggest it is a major issue for 
  both teaching use, and for some business use.
-- 
alan cocks
Linux registered user #360648