Data retention reminder on live CD

[Luke Yelavich]

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On Tue, Mar 04, 2008 at 04:09:19AM EST, Evan Dandrea wrote:
> >   * A note that appears on the CD boot menu when you select this option
> > 
> >   * A desktop notification that appears once the live CD has finished
> >     starting up
> > 
> >   * Some kind of watermark on the background image
> > 
> >   * A special live CD help icon on the desktop
> 
> Perhaps we could write to usplash?  There's plenty of empty space for a
> verbose message and (imho) it's more noticeable than a desktop
> notification.
> 
> Failing that, I'd agree that a desktop notification is the best option.

I think that a desktop notification is the best bet, for one simple reason, accessibility. Either usplash, a watermark on the image, or the CD boot menu may be able to let the user know, but none of these methods are currently accessible for speech, Braille, or magnification users.

Luke
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