http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/item/9248/
1. Introduction to Ubuntu - Choosing this option would give a new user a brief tour of how to navigate around Ubuntu, what the key differences are between Ubuntu and Windows or Mac OS X, and possibly an introduction to what open-source and free software is about.
2. A Tour of the New Features - Similar to what other Linux distributions do, show a tour of some of the new features in this release.
3. Detailed progress bar

This would let new users get familiar with Linux during the installation and previous users check out the new features, all while they are waiting for Ubuntu to install.

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]]> en-us Thu, 29 May 2008 23:32:13 +0000 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:46:39 +0000 QAPoll module http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/9248/
This idea it would be a great chance for newbies if it would be displayed after the installation as a first boot presentation to the user.

I hope I'm being concise enough!]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 06:48:41 +0000 Sat, 31 May 2008 14:32:31 +0000
There would still be an option to just have the regular progress bar, so if you just want to get the installation done, that option is still available. Also, I don't think that a small introduction/presentation being played would slow down installation that much.

Also, though, like you said, the same options could be offered later after installation.]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 14:50:13 +0000 My point is that you cannot show to the user some screenshots with an above text and that's all. It's much professional to introduce the user into a real presentation with a scalable animation and max point of Ubuntu utilization.
On the other hand, if Ubuntu will implement into the progress bar a large animated presentation, will definitely slow down the installation progress.

I repeat I agree with an 8, or less (or maybe more than that), brief slides.

Sorry for my English!
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1- the ubuntu website must have a real tour + novice tutorial(s). Even a video showcasing Ubuntu's features + advantages

2- the installer should have a brief slideshow + introduction (like @zephyrcat and @sealview suggested)

3- the installer should have a partitioning tutorial (usually the hardest step)

4- An interactive tour on first login and how to obtain help at the forums/irc channel.

5- An ubuntu manual in pdf in the desktop (basic stuff).

6- a shortcut to start the interactive tour again. Some skip it and later want to see it or would like to review it again.


the learning curve right now for gnome and to accept that linux is NOT windows was 1 - 2 weeks for me (using it on a daily basis).

with tutorials people can learn the advantages of the linux ways and reduce the learning curve to 2 or 3 days.]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:22:13 +0000
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NewUserEducation]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:23:25 +0000