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Written by atos38 the 13 Apr 08 at 10:19.
Category: Installation.
Related to:
Nothing/Others.
Status: New
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Description
Offer choice during installation: system + programs or clean system only.
I have to install OpenOffice even if I never use this.
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CyberKiller wrote on the 13 Apr 08 at 13:20
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You probably wouldn't like a bare linux kernel, casue that's "only the system" ;-). The rest are additional programs.
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atos38 wrote on the 13 Apr 08 at 14:09
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You are right but I mean, I have to install for example OpenOffice wich is quite large even Abiword suits well my needs (much smaler) and those silly games (time wasters), and many others.
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Auzy wrote on the 13 Apr 08 at 14:26
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Btw, I know 3483 points incorrectly to another idea.. i have posted something already to address that
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rorymccann wrote on the 13 Apr 08 at 16:15
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I disagree.
It's only 1 CD's worth of software. I love how simple the installer is and how ubuntu comes with everything out of the box.
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hunt.topher wrote on the 13 Apr 08 at 16:30
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I think part of the popularity of Ubuntu is in the usability of its default setup, and I think that Ubuntu has done a great job of keeping that default setup very minimal. OpenOffice doesn't take up that much extra space, and it is relatively easy to uninstall. Certainly, it would not be worth it to remove OpenOffice packages from the install disk.
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Warbo wrote on the 13 Apr 08 at 21:59
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Ubuntu is VERY easy to customise post-install for those who want to. I think that installing an intuitive, familiar default system with the least amount of fuss is infinitely preferable to a huge bombardment of questions meaningless to most of the target audience.
Ubuntu should be targetting the "low hanging fruit" of completely new computer users and casual users of non-free systems (email, web browsing, letter writing, minesweeper, etc.) who have not gathered enough inertia in that direction to make a switch troublesome. Such options are unneeded in these cases.
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ll wrote on the 14 Apr 08 at 00:58
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I think there should be an advanced tab that allows you to choose the apps you want installed and what the system defaults should be i.e. using Metric instead of imperial in USA.
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atos38 wrote on the 14 Apr 08 at 06:19
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It seems to me some of You guys misunderstood my idea.
I’m not saying You will not be able install what You want.
I am saying: I (and many others) will NOT HAVE TO install what I do NOT need.
I’m saying You are going to have choice!
but You are telling me I have to install (by default) many applications which I do not need because is easy to uninstall?
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daner wrote on the 17 Apr 08 at 13:12
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It's not only installation problem. If you have limited (slow or expensive) internet connection to download 700M of full CD is a problem! It would be perfect if you can download some little installer (with Wubi installation option), and select needed software during installation process (that will be downloaded and installed).
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asham wrote on the 19 Apr 08 at 15:56
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When installing OpenSUSE you can pick and choose the applications you want or don't want installed. I wish K/X/Ubuntu had the same capabilities.
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brunovecchi wrote on the 29 Apr 08 at 13:24
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It might look like a good idea if you already know what you want. But for a newcomer who doesn't know which application does what, finding the Windows alternatives can take quite some time. Having the applications that he/she will most probably use (Firefox and OO being on top of that list) already installed can make quite a difference in the initial feeling and the learning curve.
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