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A problem with that idea is that it would have to load all drivers for more advanced graphics and mouse support before you actually selected an option, which would slow down CD load time considerably. Or maybe not, I'm not too familiar with programming boot CD's...
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snostorm
wrote on the 20 Nov 09 at 23:42
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While I like the idea, I'm not entirely sure how practical it is, particularly with regards to mouse, which would seem to require loading X. On the other hand, if Moblin can handle loading a complete OS in five seconds, I'm sure we can handle a selection screen in two...
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McIvor
wrote on the 21 Nov 09 at 01:00
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Love the mockup. Reminds me of the Mandriva menu (which is very nice). One thing though, I'd reword the last one to "Test your RAM" so people don't think its a game :)
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anzeige
wrote on the 21 Nov 09 at 10:59
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Ok, Computer Diagnostic sounds really better ;)
Some other Linux Distros even uses Menues like this...
Sure it will need some seconds more to load, but it could be a cool way for new users.
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Can't the navigation be based solely on the keyboard so that we don't require X? eg. use un/down arrows to navigate and Enter to select.
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@AndrewLuecke
But not supporting mouse would not be a step back from the current implementation which only supports keyboard. So, it would be a step forward for non-impaired people and no step back for people with disabilities.
On the other hand the current way of installing an OS requires keyboard (select boot device). So, for now, I don't think there is a great focus on making a OS easier to install for people with muscular issues. Even if Ubuntu would have a friendly installer for those people, they would still need to use the keyboard to boot from the cd.
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I like the idea, but Test mem/test RAM/Computer diagnostics should be under more options.
The third option should be reserved for boot from local hard disk.
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+1!
I like this idea, it should be implemented.
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+1!
I like this idea, it should be implemented.
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Dim
wrote on the 24 Nov 09 at 23:45
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like it. Agree with robinparriath, third option should be "boot from hard disk"
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What about GPM? Wouldn't it do the job well enough?
Shoudn't it be "Boot normally" instead of "Boot from hard disk"?
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I like the idea, but i'm not sure how it would practically work.
+1 though...
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A more graphic boot menu could be really nice. That's giving a better first idea of the distibution.
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And X Window system would be great, with a fallback to the old menu if the graphics hardware isn't supported or the X server not booting up for some odd reason.
GRUB should have an X Window solution aswell, with the ability to fallback to the old text-based system.
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The Idea is great, but keep on mind to keep the boot screen resolution low by default, or make a self test for appropriate resolution.
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tommis
wrote on the 30 Nov 09 at 19:06
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Is it bossible to add mouse support to ubuntus cd boot menu??
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I like the idea, but is it worth the effort to develop it. There seem to me to be so many more pressing issues that would help noobs more than giving them the use of their mouse when booting from the CD.
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There is no need for X. Nobody is asking for window management in the boot menu but a simple background plus nice font rendering, mouse and keyboard handling.
This can be done even with 640x480(400) screen resolution.
I'd say the most difficult part would be text rendering, so it's worth the effort to develop it! :)
+1
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nsynet
wrote on the 5 Dec 09 at 02:21
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Today,I want to backup my computer(linux mint +win xp) ,and I find Ghost can't back linux partition,so I find a open source backup software-clonezilla.
In fact,the linux user is also a windows user,and a boot CD can add more function,such as backup tool(like clonezilla) and other system diagnostics software,will be more attractive for both linux and windows user.
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danne
wrote on the 5 Dec 09 at 17:10
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Graphic menu on desktop edition and text mode on server.
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with all due respect.. I do not think this is a good idea... do not make things more buggy that they are... there are more important things to care about.. I think we are OK with the actual design
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The text feels a little clunky, as if it were written by a non-native English speaker. Here is my suggestion:
Try: Run Ubuntu without making any changes to your computer.
Install: Make Ubuntu your Operating System.
Test Memory: Test your computer’s internal memory with MemTest+
Why do you need to test memory? come on. Just do: Install or Try
put the memtest in the “More Options…” menu. Anybody who’s actually going to use it won’t mind going through one menu to find it.
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Madsrh
wrote on the 6 Dec 09 at 11:14
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I believe it has been suggested for 10.10 to start X before presenting the user with the choice to install or try Ubuntu.
Nice mockup, but the blue background seems a bit too "K" for me ;-)
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The problem with this is that it would be more likely to fail, would take longer and still wouldn't be much more easy to use. The idea of a menu revamp is good but mouse support isn't necessary at that stage. Apple boot cd's have mouse support because it is tailored to the computer entirely and still takes ages to boot from!
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A very good idea although the memory test option should probably removed as a normal user who wants to reinstall won't understand the purpose of it. Or even better still gather all the technical options under one category 'Advanced Options' for example. If advanced option must be put on the first window they should be fully explained and clarified.
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rm-rf
wrote on the 1 Dec 11 at 00:08
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the test memory part CAN'T be used though. that is something that needs to be handled at boot up, which is controlled entirely by the boot loader (which can't handle fancy graphics)
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rm-rf
wrote on the 1 Dec 11 at 00:08
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the test memory part CAN'T be used though. that is something that needs to be handled at boot up, which is controlled entirely by the boot loader (which can't handle fancy graphics)
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