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[Bug 688008] Re: No graphical way to tell what version of Ubuntu you're using

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From: Dmitry Shachnev <Mitya57@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:19:28 -0000
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Done!

** Package changed: unity (Ubuntu) => gnome-control-center (Ubuntu)

** Changed in: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu)
       Status: Incomplete => Fix Released

** Changed in: unity
       Status: Incomplete => Invalid

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Title:
  No graphical way to tell what version of Ubuntu you're using

Status in Ayatana Design:
  New
Status in Unity:
  Invalid
Status in “gnome-control-center” package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released

Bug description:
  Binary package hint: unity

  In UNE 10.10, and in Ubuntu Natty, there is no graphical way of
  telling what version of Ubuntu you're using. Knowing the version
  number is important for tech support. So, there needs to be a
  straightforward but out-of-the-way method of finding it.

  In Windows, "Help" > "About" in an Explorer (or Program Manager) window has always shown an about box with the Windows version.
  <http://www.guidebookgallery.org/pics/gui/interface/dialogs/aboutgui/win101.png>
  <http://marlonpalmas.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/windows-7-about-box.png>

  In Mac OS, the Apple menu has always contained an "About This Computer" or "About This Mac" menu item that opened an about box.
  <http://www.guidebookgallery.org/pics/gui/interface/dialogs/aboutgui/macos11.png>
  <http://www.guidebookgallery.org/pics/gui/interface/dialogs/aboutgui/macosx103.png>

  In Ubuntu 10.10 and earlier, "System" > "About Ubuntu" has always
  opened a help page mentioning the Ubuntu version. This was nasty, but
  at least it existed.

  The solution should not pretend that "About Ubuntu" is an
  "application" of any sort. <https://launchpad.net/about-window> has
  code for an About box, but the access point would still need to be
  designed.

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