Flight 5 installation feedback
Obi Bok
obibok at gmail.com
Fri Mar 17 07:48:21 GMT 2006
Hello fellow Linux hobbyists. I want to suggest a few tiny changes to the
installation process of Ubuntu. Note that these are not critical for the
correct functionality of the installer.
1. The installer stops at 61% to ask for X resolution. I assume this is done
while Xorg packages are being installed. I suggest changing the sequence of
installed packages in such way so that all configuration questions are asked
at the beginning of the installation. The remainder of the installation
should be carried out without any interruption requiring user intervention.
2. In the final installation stages users are asked to install a boot loader.
I suggest adding a "Skip" button which omits that step. I do realize that
this is currently possible by specifying a "blank" device to install onto but
this produces a scary red "Fatal error". Then, users get kicked back to the
main installation menu where they need to manually find and select "Continue
without boot loader". This could be a bit confusing, even for more advanced
users.
3. I don't think that the CD/DVD should be ejected automatically upon
successful installation. Instead, an "Eject disc" option should be first
offered asking users to remove the medium. Then, a "Reboot" button should be
available. I know this may sound like unnecessary steps but (A) it gives
users complete control over their systems; (B) some users have computer cases
with doors which they may close after inserting the CD/DVD; (C) your pet may
freak out when the computer suddenly opens its optical device tray ;)
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