Improving the distro packaging and installation experience

[Eugene Wee]

Hi,

> For Windows, this is now pretty straightforward, though the fact that 
> there are two installers is an unnecessary (IMO) complication. I would 
> like to move the instructions for the Python-based Windows installer to 
> the from-source-installation page, any objections on that front? Is the 
> Python-based install a very popular option?

 From what I understand, the Python-based Windows installer is necessary for the 
use of plugins, including the bzr-gtk plugin that contains the Olive GUI that 
Windows users might use.

The standalone installer simplifies the installation, especially for new Windows 
users. I personally use the Python-based Windows installer on Windows XP, but 
plan to introduce Bazaar to my fellow university students via the standalone 
installer.

I think the current arrangement of saying: "This is the easiest way to install 
JUST Bazaar if you don't already have Python AND you won't want to try any 
Bazaar plugins. If you have Python 2.4 installed, or want to try plugins, please 
use the Python-based installer linked to below." is pretty good.

Regards,
Eugene Wee