Use this tag for questions about reviews in the Ubuntu Software Center
Questions tagged [reviews]
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Is it possible to read/write software reviews in different languages?
Does anyone know if it possible to write/display a review in a different language than your own primary one in the Software Center?
eproxy
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Can I review programs from PPAs in the Software Center?
After a tip from OMG!Ubuntu! I added a PPA and installed a programmes. I'm very happy with the programme and would like to review it in the Software Centre. Unfortunately, I get the message 'Failed to submit review' all the time (I have a working…
Koen
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Failed to Log in to Ubuntu Software Centre to Review Items
I successfully Signed-Up to Ubuntu Software Center once, to Review an Item and I successfully Reviewed it. But later when I wanted to review an Item again and clicked on "Write Your Own Review" it is saying "Failed to Log in". I searched every where…
Imantha Ahangama
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Why is my display name in Ubuntu Software Center some weird set of letters?
In USC, after I submit a review, my display name is "Bnxdcty"... a swell name, but where did it come from?
I have checked the ubuntu single sign on page, verified my nickname on there, changed it to something else and back again for good measure,…
Ike
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Why are there so few reviews in Ubuntu Software Centre?
We all don't use it to install software but still, with millions of users worldwide, I'm surprised to see the amount of reviews for popular software.
VLC (2026)
Chromium (1432)
Eclipse (271)
In comparison, Google Play has hundreds of thousands of…
Katu
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Software Centre Reviews Missing Partially
I have an Ubuntu Unity computer where Software Center has GIMP with 3122 ratings. I gave it 5 () in rating. After that, I have installed Ubuntu Gnome in another computer, and went there to see my review and rating. There are only 1171 ratings for…
Jayadevan Vijayan
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Posting Reviews with Software Store not working
I just installed a program and I feel compelled to write a review because of my seriously positive experience. So I type in a title, type in the reasons I like the program, click on the "Post" button and nothing. I thought, "hmmm... maybe I'm not…
Michael Sardior
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