distrowatch comment: "Ubuntu Breezy Badger - is it too dumbed down? "

[Scott]

Jeff Waugh wrote:
> <quote who="Scott">
> 
>> >It's on the CD, ready to install as soon as you need it, without the need
>> >for access to the network.
>> 
>> Franky that's irrelevant as far as I'm concerned.
>> 
>> Any software I want that's not installed by default I get from the
>> repositories.  It's just easier than having to insert a CD later.
> 
> The reason it's on the CD is so you can install it immediately. Though later
> is good for the absent-minded.
> 
>> My point still stands. It should be part of the default installation.
> 
> We understand that from your emails to the list, but we have been taking and
> continue to take a different approach.

I know. It's called the "we know what's good for users and they don't" 
approach.

Not to worry, you're not alone. There are developers of all manner of 
operating systems, GUIs, programs and whatnot, who use the same approach.



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Scott
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