Hoary Bootsplash

[ubuntu_fan]

lao_V Wrote: 
> Quite rightly, everything should be prioritized.
> 
> However, coming from a programming background, I don't believe
> implementing a splash screen takes that much of time or resources. 

I agree on the surface, but to get the splash into Warty requires a
kernel patch, rebuild, etc.

When getting a splash screen requires patching the kernel and a whole
heap of hacking, without looking into it, I would say that it's not so
easy.

lao_V Wrote: 
> Also, when standard things such as a splash screen are not implemented,
> it makes users think twice before going further.
> 
> As the saying goes, first impressions count.
> 
> And yes, I'm also aware of 'Its what's inside that counts'
> 
> 

All valid points, but what about if the choice was between fixing
show-stopping bugs vs getting usplash to work?

What happens then? And who decides the priority?

I guess that's where "scratching your own itch" comes into play. Many
hands make light work...


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ubuntu_fan