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| * [[X/Nouveau]] - Transitioning from -nv to -nouveau * [[X/OptionsEditor]] - GUI interface for editing xorg.conf settings (i.e. "Advanced Mode" for Screen Resolution) - See xorg-edit-kxgenerator for inspiration |
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| * [[X/Nouveau]] - Transitioning from -nv to -nouveau * [[X/OptionsEditor]] - GUI interface for editing xorg.conf settings (i.e. "Advanced Mode" for Screen Resolution) - See xorg-edit-kxgenerator for inspiration |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/915resolutions-by-default|915resolutions by default]] - 915resolutions should be automatically installed and configured when -intel is installed * [[X/AutodetectMonitorFrequency]] - Fix remaining resolution issues; rearchitect how video configuration is done. |
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| * [[X/Roadmap/Karmic]] - Plans for X work in Karmic | * [[BulletProofX]] - Failsafe mode when X doesn't start, with displayconfig-gtk to configure * [[CompositeByDefault]] - Switch default window manager from Metacity to Compiz, use Beryl effects * [[DisplayConfigGTK]] - New GUI utility for configuring Xorg, using the KDE project's [[http://www.kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=18703|guidance]] for a backend. |
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| * [[X/TestingInfrastructure]] - Develop components for improving the effectiveness and repeatability of X QA checks and routine testing * [[X/AutodetectMonitorFrequency]] - Fix remaining resolution issues; rearchitect how video configuration is done. * [[Xorg7.3Integration]] - Integrate Xorg 7.3 components, adopt config autodetection * [[DisplayConfigGTK]] - New GUI utility for configuring Xorg, using the KDE project's [[http://www.kde-apps.org/content/show.php?content=18703|guidance]] for a backend. * [[BulletProofX]] - Failsafe mode when X doesn't start, with displayconfig-gtk to configure * [[CompositeByDefault]] - Switch default window manager from Metacity to Compiz, use Beryl effects |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/redirected-direct-rendering|redirected-direct-rendering]] - requires UXA * [[X/Roadmap/Karmic]] - Plans for X work in Karmic * [[X/TestingInfrastructure]] - Develop components for improving the effectiveness and repeatability of X QA checks and routine testing * [[Xorg7.3Integration]] - Integrate Xorg 7.3 components, adopt config autodetection |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/915resolutions-by-default|915resolutions by default]] - 915resolutions should be automatically installed and configured when -intel is installed * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/redirected-direct-rendering|redirected-direct-rendering]] - requires UXA |
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| * [[X/MonitorsDatabaseOnline]] - Enable users to share monitor settings | * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/default-font-size|default-font-size]] - proposes setting default font size to 8 and set the rendering to LCD for lcd screens and best shapes for CRTs * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/extend-compiz-3d|extend-compiz-3d]] - give windows a 'depth' attribute * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/gui-mouse-configuration|gui-mouse-configuration]] - GUI for setting up thumb buttons, etc. Might duplicate MouseExtraButtons spec. * [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] - GUI tool for defining touchpad preferences * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/extra-function-keys-config-with-keytouch|keyTouch for extra function keys]] - enables user to easily get all extra function keys working * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/login-any-keyboard|login-any-keyboard]] - enables users on same system to share keyboard config selections * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/logitech-g15-keyboard-drivers|logitech-g15-keyboard-drivers]] - G15 debs for Dapper exist; need added to universe |
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| * [[UbuntuAutomaticKeyboardLayout]] - autoconfigure keyboard layout based on network information using Wheretero * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/logitech-g15-keyboard-drivers|logitech-g15-keyboard-drivers]] - G15 debs for Dapper exist; need added to universe |
* [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/multihead-over-network-gui|multihead-over-network-gui]] - GUI for setting up Xdmx |
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| * [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] - GUI tool for defining touchpad preferences * [[UpToDateAtiNvidiaDrivers]] - Argues in favor of staying closer to bleeding edge for ati and nvidia drivers. Needs more discussion - there are definite risks/complexities in doing this compared with our current processes. * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/extend-compiz-3d|extend-compiz-3d]] - give windows a 'depth' attribute * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/extra-function-keys-config-with-keytouch|keyTouch for extra function keys]] - enables user to easily get all extra function keys working * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/gui-mouse-configuration|gui-mouse-configuration]] - GUI for setting up thumb buttons, etc. Might duplicate MouseExtraButtons spec. * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/login-any-keyboard|login-any-keyboard]] - enables users on same system to share keyboard config selections |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/default-font-size|default-font-size]] - proposes setting default font size to 8 and set the rendering to LCD for lcd screens and best shapes for CRTs * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/extend-compiz-3d|extend-compiz-3d]] - Add a depth aspect to 3D layout (nifty idea) * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/extra-function-keys-config-with-keytouch|extra-function-keys-config-with-keytouch]] - Proposes uses keyTouch for configuring kbds * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/multihead-over-network-gui|multihead-over-network-gui]] - GUI for setting up Xdmx |
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| * [[UbuntuAutomaticKeyboardLayout]] - autoconfigure keyboard layout based on network information using Wheretero * [[UpToDateAtiNvidiaDrivers]] - Argues in favor of staying closer to bleeding edge for ati and nvidia drivers. Needs more discussion - there are definite risks/complexities in doing this compared with our current processes. * [[X/MonitorsDatabaseOnline]] - Enable users to share monitor settings |
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| * monitor-settings-database-online - Is it even still needed? * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/xorg-config-ui|xorg-config-ui]] - ''superseded'' by [[DisplayConfigGTK]] and [[UbuntuAutomaticKeyboardLayout]] |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/autodetect-videocard|autodetect-videocard]] - ''superseded'' by [[BulletProofX]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/compiz-integration|compiz-integration]] - ''superseded'' by [[CompositeByDefault]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/compiz-switch-on-panel|compiz-switch-on-panel]] - Panel button to turn compiz on/off - wontfix * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/disable-touchpad|disable-touchpad]] - ''superseded'' by [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] |
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| * monitor-settings-database-online - Is it even still needed? * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/easy-laptop-to-display-connection|easy-laptop-to-display-connection]] - superseded by [[LaptopVideoOutputControl]] * [[FglrxLegacySpec]] - provide legacy fglrx driver for older hardware - wontfix * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/gtk-xorg-reconfig|gtk-xorg-reconfig]] - ''superseded'' by [[DisplayConfigGTK]] |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/mouse-extra-button-configuration-asistant|mouse-extra-button-configuration-asistant]] - ''Superseded'' by [[MouseExtraButtons]] | |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/system-config-display-ubuntu|system-config-display-ubuntu]] - ''superseded'' by [[DisplayConfigGTK]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/touchpad-config-gui|touchpad-config-gui]] - ''superseded'' by [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/touchpad.controll|touchpad.controll]] - ''superseded'' by [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] [Also see https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/blueprint/+bug/177519] |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/xorg-config-ui|xorg-config-ui]] - ''superseded'' by [[DisplayConfigGTK]] and [[UbuntuAutomaticKeyboardLayout]] | |
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| * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/autodetect-videocard|autodetect-videocard]] - ''superseded'' by [[BulletProofX]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/compiz-integration|compiz-integration]] - ''superseded'' by [[CompositeByDefault]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/disable-touchpad|disable-touchpad]] - ''superseded'' by [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/easy-laptop-to-display-connection|easy-laptop-to-display-connection]] - superseded by [[LaptopVideoOutputControl]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/gtk-xorg-reconfig|gtk-xorg-reconfig]] - ''superseded'' by [[DisplayConfigGTK]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/mouse-extra-button-configuration-asistant|mouse-extra-button-configuration-asistant]] - ''Superseded'' by [[MouseExtraButtons]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/system-config-display-ubuntu|system-config-display-ubuntu]] - ''superseded'' by [[DisplayConfigGTK]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/touchpad-config-gui|touchpad-config-gui]] - ''superseded'' by [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/touchpad.controll|touchpad.controll]] - ''superseded'' by [[GnomeTouchpadManager]] [Also see https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/blueprint/+bug/177519] * [[https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/compiz-switch-on-panel|compiz-switch-on-panel]] - Panel button to turn compiz on/off - wontfix * [[FglrxLegacySpec]] - provide legacy fglrx driver for older hardware - wontfix |
Current Specifications
These specifications are likely to be included in an upcoming Ubuntu release.
X/Nouveau - Transitioning from -nv to -nouveau
X/OptionsEditor - GUI interface for editing xorg.conf settings (i.e. "Advanced Mode" for Screen Resolution) - See xorg-edit-kxgenerator for inspiration
Completed Specifications
915resolutions by default - 915resolutions should be automatically installed and configured when -intel is installed
X/AutodetectMonitorFrequency - Fix remaining resolution issues; rearchitect how video configuration is done.
BulletProofX - Failsafe mode when X doesn't start, with displayconfig-gtk to configure
CompositeByDefault - Switch default window manager from Metacity to Compiz, use Beryl effects
DisplayConfigGTK - New GUI utility for configuring Xorg, using the KDE project's guidance for a backend.
X/FutureGraphicsTechnology - Forecast of upcoming graphics technology changes
X/ImprovingUpstreamingProcess - Improving the process for sending bugs upstream
LaptopVideoOutputControl - automatic plug-and-play projector support
redirected-direct-rendering - requires UXA
X/Roadmap/Karmic - Plans for X work in Karmic
X/TestingInfrastructure - Develop components for improving the effectiveness and repeatability of X QA checks and routine testing
Xorg7.3Integration - Integrate Xorg 7.3 components, adopt config autodetection
- xorg-intrepid - Informational/Planning session.
XorgCtrlAltBackspace - Disable the Ctrl-Alt-Bksp shortcut. Needs to build consensus for a solution
X/InputHotplug - Solve #112664, #114469, #134141, #144277, #107876, #42678, #120262
XInputRedirection - mouse (and other) input redirection
DesktopTeam/Specs/HardyHardwareDetection - Shift to rely on Video and Input hotplug instead of configuring them at install time.
XRoadmap - Xorg 7.0, discusses the X modularization and XKB work (for Warty?)
XRoadmapDapper - Plans for continuing maintenance of X, Mesa packaging in Dapper
Incomplete Specifications
These specifications need further discussion and drafting, but could be acceptable for future Ubuntu releases if this is done.
default-font-size - proposes setting default font size to 8 and set the rendering to LCD for lcd screens and best shapes for CRTs
extend-compiz-3d - give windows a 'depth' attribute
gui-mouse-configuration - GUI for setting up thumb buttons, etc. Might duplicate MouseExtraButtons spec.
GnomeTouchpadManager - GUI tool for defining touchpad preferences
keyTouch for extra function keys - enables user to easily get all extra function keys working
login-any-keyboard - enables users on same system to share keyboard config selections
logitech-g15-keyboard-drivers - G15 debs for Dapper exist; need added to universe
MouseExtraButtons - Enable extra buttons present on Microsoft Explorer mice
multihead-over-network-gui - GUI for setting up Xdmx
multi-monitor-config - DisplayConfigGTK provides Dual-head, this would extend it to three or more monitors.
New PCI IDs - enable registering new IDs without requiring a kernel update.
report-misdetected-resolution - need procedure for users to report misconfigured monitors
UbuntuAutomaticKeyboardLayout - autoconfigure keyboard layout based on network information using Wheretero
UpToDateAtiNvidiaDrivers - Argues in favor of staying closer to bleeding edge for ati and nvidia drivers. Needs more discussion - there are definite risks/complexities in doing this compared with our current processes.
X/MonitorsDatabaseOnline - Enable users to share monitor settings
xorg-alternate-boot - let user select which xorg.conf to boot from
Duplicate/Obsolete Specifications
These X-related specifications are either superseded by other specs, have already been implemented, or are otherwise no longer relevant and need to be marked as such:
autoconfigure-monitor-frequency - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
autodetect-videocard - superseded by BulletProofX
compiz-integration - superseded by CompositeByDefault
compiz-switch-on-panel - Panel button to turn compiz on/off - wontfix
disable-touchpad - superseded by GnomeTouchpadManager
dual-head-display-settings-gui - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
dual-head-support - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
- monitor-settings-database-online - Is it even still needed?
easy-laptop-to-display-connection - superseded by LaptopVideoOutputControl
FglrxLegacySpec - provide legacy fglrx driver for older hardware - wontfix
gtk-xorg-reconfig - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/laptop-docking - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK and HW plugin notification
monitor-detect-adjust - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
mouse-extra-button-configuration-asistant - Superseded by MouseExtraButtons
screen-resolution-for-dummies - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
system-config-display-ubuntu - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
touchpad-config-gui - superseded by GnomeTouchpadManager
touchpad.controll - superseded by GnomeTouchpadManager [Also see https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/blueprint/+bug/177519]
https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/x-config-utility - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK, HW plugin notification, and Xorg7.3Integration
x-driver-selection - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/xgl-compiz - already implemented
xorg-config-ui - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK and UbuntuAutomaticKeyboardLayout
xorg-edit - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
xorg-server - superseded by DisplayConfigGTK
xserver-xgl-xinput - Although, we don't really support Xgl anyway
X/Blueprints (last edited 2012-06-06 22:42:22 by static-50-53-79-63)