Ubuntu isn't the only Linux operating system, but it's where the dream of a usable, completely free desktop is closest to reality. If every Ubuntu developer were assembled at one place, here are five things we'd ask them to accomplish.Ubuntu's not a single service or application developed by one team, so our wish list is a bit broader than just asking for five new features or improvements. Ubuntu is an open-source distribution of Linux, developed and fixed by thousands of developers around the world. It incorporates the efforts of many of the projects it relies on, like the GNOME desktop, open-source drivers, apps like Firefox and Pidgin, and many more.
But let's pretend there happened to be a worldwide summit on how Linux could become a viable, convenient desktop for more people, and let's pretend I had a panel approved at said summit at which I could present to all the interested parties. I wouldn't argue about hardware compatibility, or pretend that high-end games are an ultimate issue. I'd confess that I'm biased toward thinking about Apple computers more than Windows, because Apple has gained ground with a surprisingly similar product, and because some corporate, locked-down environments will never switch from Windows.
Then I'd ask for these five things:
An App Store better than Apple's
Integrate dual-booting and virtualization
A wave of right-brain rethinking
Awesome cloud-based backup
Good video editing software
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