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Re: Installing Apps right from the Dash

 

I wouldn't mind seeing the software center integrated into the dash with
its own tab.  Just one less thing to open and since its a core ubuntu
function it should be included.

On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 7:57 AM, Chris Wilson <afrowildo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> This sounds like it would be really useful if simply clicking on an app in
> the recommendations list installed it for you. A progress bar, similar to
> the one use for processes on the Dash could appear at the bottom of the
> icon as the download/installation progressed.
>
> On 16 February 2012 16:44, Omar B. <estelar57@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>  While i don't really like seeing "random, non related and info-less
>> apps" available for download in the dash when am just browsing, I do
>> appreciate related or relevant apps to appear for my Searches.
>>
>> For example if am looking for skype and i dont have it installed, the
>> section "apps available for download" should appear and offer it as a
>> recommendation to install. this type of search is usually much faster than
>> waiting for usc to open and then making the search.
>>
>> Also even if I unpin usc from my launcher (on purpose or accidentally), i
>> would still be able to search and install the apps i want quick and easily.
>>
>> Maybe you could also use the dash as an alternative to apt-get and search
>> / install apps on the Background without having to always open the usc UI.
>> Lots of people prefer this method specially on slower computers and maybe
>> also Unity2d.
>>
>> So are there any plans for something like this?
>>
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