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 * It's absolutely scary to users,
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 * like being an "administrator", "system operator".
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 * Martin wants to rotate some of is pictures within reach of one click and create thumbnails for them.
 * SebastienBacher wants to convert his .ogg files to .mp3 files, since his MP3 player refuses to play .ogg files - somebody told him to use the "terminal" for it.
 * Anthony wants to make a playlist from some of his .mp3s, but doesn't know how.

CommandLineDisintegration

Status

Introduction

Command Line Disintegration – command line should not be required by the average user – scary for users – likened to DOS – old days.

Identify common tasks which require command line access, and propose changes to avoid this necessity.

Rationale

  • It's absolutely scary to users,
  • they are overwhelmed and
  • feel intimidated by the terminal.
  • It feels like "fiddling around",
  • like being an "administrator", "system operator".

Scope and Use Cases

  • Martin wants to rotate some of is pictures within reach of one click and create thumbnails for them.

  • SebastienBacher wants to convert his .ogg files to .mp3 files, since his MP3 player refuses to play .ogg files - somebody told him to use the "terminal" for it.

  • Anthony wants to make a playlist from some of his .mp3s, but doesn't know how.

Implementation Plan

Data Preservation and Migration

Packages Affected

User Interface Requirements

Outstanding Issues

UDU BOF Agenda

UDU Pre-Work

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