Written by nhandler the 27 Jan 10 at 23:27.

Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

<img src="http://justoneidea.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/mockup-configurate-ubuntu-programms.png"> Integrate one more step into the installation process to enable a 'light weight' program selection and system pre-configuration

Written by Int_ua the 28 Jan 10 at 00:28.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Because it can make installation process harder to understand for nonexpert users.

Written by vvfrn2 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:07.

not advanced option

not advanced option

Written by alms66 the 28 Jan 10 at 03:29.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

A none option at each dropbox for those who will not use torrents, or notes, or those with no cd burners, etc.

Written by krs the 28 Jan 10 at 09:22.

For base Installation.
Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

For base Installation. Or using Ubuntu is a non-sense.

Written by guigui14100 the 28 Jan 10 at 23:22.

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning)
Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Instead write: Brasero (CD / DVD Burning) Write this: CD / DVD Burning

Written by Zorba the 3 Feb 10 at 09:39.

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

I think it's a good idea to insert an option "install video card driver"... more or less the idea is to integrate jockey in the installation program, so users can install the system with the right video driver (if they want).

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:42.

Add more to information box stuff like:

license
programs homepage
hard drive space needed
homepage

Add more to information box stuff like: license programs homepage hard drive space needed homepage

Written by tommis the 3 Feb 10 at 19:56.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Theres so many programs at you cannot just but all in such a little list. Add option install your own packapages from ubuntus servers or your chosen ppa.

Written by alexander255 the 5 Feb 10 at 00:17.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Add a new item in the sidebar of the Ubuntu Software Center called "Favorite Applications". The information about the alternatives could be simply added through debtags.

Written by ergbigred the 8 Feb 10 at 22:11.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

We all may have pet programs that worked well under other linux distributions. It'd be nice if they could be automatically configured to play nice with Ubuntu setups or run in protected areas.

Written by justintime03_2 the 9 Feb 10 at 02:13.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

I know this sounds like heresy, but Ubuntu already has this in the repositories. Why not make it easier for new Ubuntu users to run their Windows applications. That's one of the biggest complaints I've heard. A lot of people don't know they can use WINE without digging around on the net. There's a lot who never know they have the option. Have the option to install WINE in the Configure Ubuntu Programs tool at first boot. I think this is crucial.

Written by diegusohpus the 11 Feb 10 at 11:49.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

To include all this software in the ISO will be too big for a CD size. If you don't want to include them into the ISO you have to have a Internet connection enabled during the installation, and it's not always possible, so after you have installad Ubuntu the system will automaticly install them from internet.

Written by Goury the 12 Feb 10 at 10:54.

there is no problems to include this one to DVD
also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type
there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions

also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

there is no problems to include this one to DVD also there is one more thing needed - ability to install more than one app of any type there is tons of ppls who uses chromium AND firefox because first is fast and second sometimes shows pages more accurate and have more extensions also: do not include opera and chrome. include chromium and some other free (as freedom, not as beer) browsers

Written by ing.gonzo the 13 Feb 10 at 00:47.

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Add also during installation, the capability to install updated system and/or software packages (so we don't have to do an apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade as first thing to do after the first boot and then we have to do another reboot...). So the system is updated out of the box

Written by Goury the 13 Feb 10 at 08:17.

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough)
many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too

a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting
and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

90% russian internets is pptp vpn so option pptp must include needed packages to pptp-vpn plugin works in network manager (its stable enough) many ppl in europes uses some oter vpn (i am not sure) so option to install oter vpn type is needed too a lot of peoples uses wifis or something else to interneting and we all know that ubuntu without internet is 99% dualbooting to windows or uninstalling - ubuntu MUST HAVE internet after installation so all interneting packages must be included at least to dvd, but on cd is good too AND thete must be option to install them - its very difficult task to noobs to install vpn or something else packages

Written by taufiksu the 14 Feb 10 at 12:09.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

i think it is not important to implement because it will hard to choose the app when new ubuntu user install the ubuntu.

Written by pkslot the 16 Feb 10 at 15:46.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Why not let people choose what kernel to install, vanilla, rt or what their prefrences are.

Written by magallucas the 16 Feb 10 at 20:53.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc..

Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications.

In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Some people (including me) have a personal preference for certain Office suites. Include a chance to choose the preferred suite (OpenOffice by default) would also be interesting. The options could be KOffice, Lotus Symphony, etc.. Integrated to Solution #12, the idea is even more complete: Accessing "Favorite Applications", the User can change your kit software more easily after you install the OS. For example, to change the option favorite browser "Firefox" to "Google Chrome", the Software Center automatically uninstall Firefox and install Chrome, making it the default browser. Happen the same way with the other favorite applications. In case if the User wants to keep the two browsers (Firefox and Chrome), usually just select the Software Center - as is currently done - so both will be installed. Then just go to "Favorite Applications" and switch to Chrome, which is already installed - Firefox would remain, but the Chrome would be the primary browser.

Written by tommis the 18 Feb 10 at 19:05.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Also provide option to net isntall wich don`t have programs includet. This would prevent users from downloading packpages what they do not conna use.

Written by pererik87 the 20 Feb 10 at 06:35.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b).

At least the coding should be easy.

That menu should meet the eye in "preferred applications". simple for noobs, when selecting an option not currently installed, user should be prompted replace(remove a install b) or side-by install(install b). At least the coding should be easy.

Written by Niels_ the 22 Feb 10 at 16:29.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes.
So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Just like the other options, add a menu for themes. So people can choose their favourite standard theme at instsall.

Written by dreamr the 23 Feb 10 at 12:16.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

In addition to the "more information", give some indication of space left after installing all the applications. Can be just passive indicator that the user sees while making choices. Useful for systems with low memory, like netbooks with SSD.

Written by pazuzuthewise the 3 Apr 10 at 02:55.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions.
I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

I believe that this option for adding software during OS install that cannot possibly fit on a CD medium, and therefore necessitates internet connection, could end up in a failed install process if the connection fails, as could happen with a 3G connection during bad weather conditions. I certainly agree that the options presented in Solution #3 should be presented to the user in an informative manner - who, especially if new to linux, would otherwise have no clue what to do to be able to watch a DVD, for example - but not during OS install, but integrated in the Welcome Window that appears at the first login, maybe having a link in it to the Add/Remove Software, which, in turn should have these options on a main page.

Written by rugbeeprop the 4 May 10 at 04:03.

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?"

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

'Path' suggested "A list of favorite packages could be useful to put up on ubuntu one?" https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/109518

Written by thipv the 9 May 10 at 23:12.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions.
This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

It would make the process more flexible letting us to choose the programs before getting the iso, creating a customized image. You would select everything from the system architecture (32, 64, ppc, arm...) to desktop environment (gnome, kde, xfce, lxde...) or special environments (moblin based, netbook remix...), suggesting their default applications for each one, and let you change or remove them and choose additional programs, even restricted ones, informing the restrictions. This would also be good because you would always be getting the most updated packages.

Written by JasLicno the 12 May 10 at 23:26.

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple:
Configure programs during installation:
1. button - ubuntu suggested
2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs
+ (because is impossible to have that big source of programs)

after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

User should decide which program will use.solution is simple: Configure programs during installation: 1. button - ubuntu suggested 2. button - user defined ... list of all available programs + (because is impossible to have that big source of programs) after installing, program that will give you option to make a clone of your installation, so next instalation of your system will be faster and with 100% personal programs. (this is not my idea, I have read about this as option in one of linux distributions)

Written by switchgirl the 30 Jun 10 at 21:21.

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

enable a way of saving account details to ubuntu one so that one can transfer all your accounts (yahoo, hotmail,gmail icq... irc... jabber.. everything) to the new machine this will help with setting up of new machines - like if someone has a laptop, web book and other machines, they really down want to have to set up all the different accounts multiple times. i'm not suggesting emails as this is too much data but enabling people to sync account details, and passwords would be good and improve ubuntu installs

Written by mackuz the 17 May 11 at 06:55.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode.

It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

If even #4 is too hard for some users, #1 can be added in advanced installation mode. It's actual again, 'cause even if Thunderbird will become default mail app in Ubuntu, some corporative users will need Evolution anyway.

Written by KEsse the 4 May 10 at 12:09.

During the partitioning give the user an option to install to encrypted LVM(similar to this in alternate CD). Include lvm and cryptsetup packages in LiveCD.

During the partitioning give the user an option to install to encrypted LVM(similar to this in alternate CD). Include lvm and cryptsetup packages in LiveCD.

Written by TheFinePrint the 6 May 10 at 22:21.

Offer USB keyfile authentication alongside conventional password authentication.

For several years I have been using LUKS/LVM together with a USB-stick to unlock the boot. The method is already fully developed (proving that there is a demand). What's missing is an elegant and integrated way of generating the USB-key without the terminal.

Info: http://wejn.org/how-to-make-passwordless-cryptsetup.html (other Ubuntu-specific articles are to be found on google)

Offer USB keyfile authentication alongside conventional password authentication. For several years I have been using LUKS/LVM together with a USB-stick to unlock the boot. The method is already fully developed (proving that there is a demand). What's missing is an elegant and integrated way of generating the USB-key without the terminal. Info: http://wejn.org/how-to-make-passwordless-cryptsetup.html (other Ubuntu-specific articles are to be found on google)

Written by jbicha the 8 May 11 at 07:02.

For nearly all users, full-disk encryption provides no benefit and significantly interrupts interoperability in dual-booting scenarios. Many users may need encryption of their /home partition; this is a prominent choice in the Ubuntu installer so I would mark this bug as FIXED.

Oh no, someone will steal my laptop and find out I have installed Chromium!

Remember that every single option in the installer has a real cost.

For nearly all users, full-disk encryption provides no benefit and significantly interrupts interoperability in dual-booting scenarios. Many users may need encryption of their /home partition; this is a prominent choice in the Ubuntu installer so I would mark this bug as FIXED. Oh no, someone will steal my laptop and find out I have installed Chromium! Remember that every single option in the installer has a real cost.

Written by mankelin the 14 Jul 09 at 21:27.

Directly after installation, or after first boot, pop up a dialog asking the user whether he/she wants to install the package (in an appropriate way).
It should be worded so that a lay person can understand the benefits, e.g. something like:

"Do you want to install optional support for various audio/video formats and web plugins? Without installing this, you might have problems playing back audio or video files and certain web sites will not work correctly."

The dialog should offer simple "Yes" and "No" buttons. If the user chooses "Yes", the meta package and its dependencies should be downloaded and installed. If the user chooses "No", he should be reminded that he/she can later install the "ubuntu-restricted-extras" package with Synaptic, should he/she decide otherwise.

Directly after installation, or after first boot, pop up a dialog asking the user whether he/she wants to install the package (in an appropriate way). It should be worded so that a lay person can understand the benefits, e.g. something like: "Do you want to install optional support for various audio/video formats and web plugins? Without installing this, you might have problems playing back audio or video files and certain web sites will not work correctly." The dialog should offer simple "Yes" and "No" buttons. If the user chooses "Yes", the meta package and its dependencies should be downloaded and installed. If the user chooses "No", he should be reminded that he/she can later install the "ubuntu-restricted-extras" package with Synaptic, should he/she decide otherwise.

Written by Clorox the 20 Jul 09 at 02:55.

Add a sentence and a link to "apt:ubuntu-restricted-extras?refresh=yep" to Solution #2 of http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/8074/.

The solution there is for introduction to Ubuntu by an icon on the desktop that loads a simple HTML window, with simple introductory things such as how to install packages.

Add a sentence and a link to "apt:ubuntu-restricted-extras?refresh=yep" to Solution #2 of http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/8074/. The solution there is for introduction to Ubuntu by an icon on the desktop that loads a simple HTML window, with simple introductory things such as how to install packages.

Written by Afroman10496 the 22 Jul 09 at 01:40.

Keep it in the /tmp directory, and when one opens an mp3 file or tries to view flash, ask if they want to keep it or delete it. If they answer yes, show them the legal stuff and if they agree to it, and install it in the directories for a regular installation. If they answer no, tell them what they will not have and how to install it later. Delete it from the /tmp directory if they answer that.

*TO AVOID LEGAL STUFF, IN THE INSTALLER MENU FOR LOCATION, IF THEY SAY THEY ARE IN A COUNTRY WHERE IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE IT, DON'T INSTALL IT IN THE /tmp directory!*

Keep it in the /tmp directory, and when one opens an mp3 file or tries to view flash, ask if they want to keep it or delete it. If they answer yes, show them the legal stuff and if they agree to it, and install it in the directories for a regular installation. If they answer no, tell them what they will not have and how to install it later. Delete it from the /tmp directory if they answer that. *TO AVOID LEGAL STUFF, IN THE INSTALLER MENU FOR LOCATION, IF THEY SAY THEY ARE IN A COUNTRY WHERE IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE IT, DON'T INSTALL IT IN THE /tmp directory!*

Written by suit the 3 Aug 09 at 20:25.

This could just be implemented somewhere during installation as

[ ] Install stuff to be able to view flash content right away.
# (Of course rephrased by a more eloquent person!)

The download could start (if eth0 or others are found) during installation or afterwards. Alternatively an icon could show up as with the "restricted hardware drivers" after the first boot.

This could just be implemented somewhere during installation as [ ] Install stuff to be able to view flash content right away. # (Of course rephrased by a more eloquent person!) The download could start (if eth0 or others are found) during installation or afterwards. Alternatively an icon could show up as with the "restricted hardware drivers" after the first boot.

Written by cos the 4 Aug 09 at 15:00.

As in solution #1, but also suggest to install restricted drivers, if they are available. e.g. have checkboxes and descriptions of what can be installed.

As in solution #1, but also suggest to install restricted drivers, if they are available. e.g. have checkboxes and descriptions of what can be installed.

Written by CJ Master the 5 Aug 09 at 21:08.

This idea expands on Solution #2. Instead of simply having an apt-url link to install it, the link will run a program. This program will tell the user the standard legal precautions about it, and will link to a website where you may legally buy the Codecs if you live in the U.S. If the user agrees that they live in a location that's legal for them to be installed for free, it'll download/install the codecs and remove the icon from the desktop.

This idea expands on Solution #2. Instead of simply having an apt-url link to install it, the link will run a program. This program will tell the user the standard legal precautions about it, and will link to a website where you may legally buy the Codecs if you live in the U.S. If the user agrees that they live in a location that's legal for them to be installed for free, it'll download/install the codecs and remove the icon from the desktop.

Written by Sebin Benjamin the 10 Aug 09 at 17:40.

Directly after installation, or after first boot, pop up a dialog asking the user whether he/she wants to install the package (in an appropriate way).
It should be worded so that a lay person can understand the benefits.

The dialog should offer simple "Yes" and "No" buttons. If the user chooses "Yes", the meta package and its dependencies should be INSTALLED FROM THE SAME CD OR DOWNLOAD. Ihis this case there wont be a waste of time downloading all the files

Directly after installation, or after first boot, pop up a dialog asking the user whether he/she wants to install the package (in an appropriate way). It should be worded so that a lay person can understand the benefits. The dialog should offer simple "Yes" and "No" buttons. If the user chooses "Yes", the meta package and its dependencies should be INSTALLED FROM THE SAME CD OR DOWNLOAD. Ihis this case there wont be a waste of time downloading all the files

Written by misiu_mp the 21 Aug 09 at 14:08.

Except for informing of the benefits the notification should warn about the drawbacks of using this package (legality, patents, closed source) and the benefits of supporting open standards.

Except for informing of the benefits the notification should warn about the drawbacks of using this package (legality, patents, closed source) and the benefits of supporting open standards.

Written by qwerty800 the 28 Aug 09 at 20:14.

For exemple, if I try to read an MP3 file, the system would ask me:

"You're trying to read a MPEG Audio Layer3 file, which is unreadable by Ubuntu by default for patent reasons.
Do you want to install the necessary codecs to read this, as well as support for the formats listed under:

+ *Shockwave Flash
*Java Runtime environment
*MPEG-4 Part 14
*etc...

But not only this, it should do that for every restricted formats, like DVDs!

People want to play DVDs on their computer! If a such system was aviable for those formats, that woul be a success!

"You just a DVD Video, which is unreadable by Ubuntu by default..."

For exemple, if I try to read an MP3 file, the system would ask me: "You're trying to read a MPEG Audio Layer3 file, which is unreadable by Ubuntu by default for patent reasons. Do you want to install the necessary codecs to read this, as well as support for the formats listed under: + *Shockwave Flash *Java Runtime environment *MPEG-4 Part 14 *etc... But not only this, it should do that for every restricted formats, like DVDs! People want to play DVDs on their computer! If a such system was aviable for those formats, that woul be a success! "You just a DVD Video, which is unreadable by Ubuntu by default..."

Written by cos the 16 Sep 09 at 11:20.

Medibuntu contains a bunch of restricted multimedia codecs, fonts, drivers etc that are not part of the main repo for licensing reasons. For me, its packages greatly improve support for playback of some formats including wmv and realvideo, and allow my webcam to work -- these are important things for typical desktop users coming from Windows, where these are taken for granted.

I believe it would be greatly beneficial for the majority of users to make this repo easily available, even if it is never merged with the main Ubuntu repos. If Ubuntu offers at any point to install restricted stuff automatically, it should also offer to add Medibuntu to Software Sources. That would save each new user a few hours of Googling and frustration.

For the long-term, perhaps it's more logical that all restricted extras packages be moved into Medibuntu to keep a cleaner separation of what is and isn't restricted. Of course, it doesn't have to be Medibuntu -- any new repo should do.

Medibuntu contains a bunch of restricted multimedia codecs, fonts, drivers etc that are not part of the main repo for licensing reasons. For me, its packages greatly improve support for playback of some formats including wmv and realvideo, and allow my webcam to work -- these are important things for typical desktop users coming from Windows, where these are taken for granted. I believe it would be greatly beneficial for the majority of users to make this repo easily available, even if it is never merged with the main Ubuntu repos. If Ubuntu offers at any point to install restricted stuff automatically, it should also offer to add Medibuntu to Software Sources. That would save each new user a few hours of Googling and frustration. For the long-term, perhaps it's more logical that all restricted extras packages be moved into Medibuntu to keep a cleaner separation of what is and isn't restricted. Of course, it doesn't have to be Medibuntu -- any new repo should do.

Written by tommynz1975 the 10 Nov 09 at 23:08.

maybe others...

but cut this popup box business, this is one thing that infuriated me with windows.

I would think the system was ready for use, I'd go start doing something only for a popup box to take screen/keyboard focus.

having migrated from 6.06 to 9.04 on this system, I have to say having icons appear on the menu panel top of screen is more pleasing, to alert the user of information.

Many times you get that lovely message, Installing this codec may not be legal in your country.

surely by now we have enough loco teams to make a database answering this question and this question could be answered by your location settings and the database, as we all install stuff on the assumption its okay until its forcefully pointed out otherwise

maybe others... but cut this popup box business, this is one thing that infuriated me with windows. I would think the system was ready for use, I'd go start doing something only for a popup box to take screen/keyboard focus. having migrated from 6.06 to 9.04 on this system, I have to say having icons appear on the menu panel top of screen is more pleasing, to alert the user of information. Many times you get that lovely message, Installing this codec may not be legal in your country. surely by now we have enough loco teams to make a database answering this question and this question could be answered by your location settings and the database, as we all install stuff on the assumption its okay until its forcefully pointed out otherwise

Written by Lyfang the 21 Jun 11 at 05:39.

The Adobe Flash Player End User License Agreement prohibits reverse engineering and more. Therefore developers cannot develop a competing Flash player if they've accepted the Adobe Flash Player EULA.

See also
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+question/1354 00

The Adobe Flash Player End User License Agreement prohibits reverse engineering and more. Therefore developers cannot develop a competing Flash player if they've accepted the Adobe Flash Player EULA. See also https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/flashplugin-nonfree/+question/135400

Written by nandayo the 14 Apr 09 at 16:24.

This should be really more logical ! Ext3 filesystem into one color, swap into another color, NTFS into another one, and so on ! (as GParted do finaly !) This would be really more visual and a more intelligent use of colors. Of course, each partition must be clearly delimited, to avoid consecutive partitions of the same filesystem to be few visible.

Here is an (ugly :-p ) example I made to illustrate :
http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=56626046.png
(this is just an *ILLUSTRATION*, not a graphical proposition ! )

Maybe another suggestion : note by a symbol (a star for example) the partition containing an OS.

This should be really more logical ! Ext3 filesystem into one color, swap into another color, NTFS into another one, and so on ! (as GParted do finaly !) This would be really more visual and a more intelligent use of colors. Of course, each partition must be clearly delimited, to avoid consecutive partitions of the same filesystem to be few visible. Here is an (ugly :-p ) example I made to illustrate : http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=56626046.png (this is just an *ILLUSTRATION*, not a graphical proposition ! ) Maybe another suggestion : note by a symbol (a star for example) the partition containing an OS.

Written by nandayo the 14 Apr 09 at 16:27.

This probably made a lot of user to loose their previous OS and data ! I suggest a more intelligent partitioning, which keep alive existing OS *and* other existing data partitions.

This probably made a lot of user to loose their previous OS and data ! I suggest a more intelligent partitioning, which keep alive existing OS *and* other existing data partitions.

Written by nandayo the 14 Apr 09 at 16:32.

Just some smart tooltip, or a "watizit ?", to let new users to understand what the partitioning tool is asking about mounting point.

Just some smart tooltip, or a "watizit ?", to let new users to understand what the partitioning tool is asking about mounting point.

Written by Clorox the 15 Apr 09 at 02:36.

Shouldn't be hard. It is much more advanced and should fit in the installer.

Shouldn't be hard. It is much more advanced and should fit in the installer.

Written by Kver the 19 Apr 09 at 06:02.

Make the colour bar a prominent tool instead of only a display.

- Use icons to help identify the partitions, such as a windows logo on detected windows installations, an Ubuntu logo for Ubuntu installs, and other icons for common types of partitions.
- Allow users to drag/stretch/squish partitions on the bar itself. Ie; squish a windows partition. Back or transparency could be used for empty space.
- Do NOT make it one colour/one filesystem type. If you have multiple partitions of the same type, it might appear as a single colour slab. Using alternating shades could correct this problem (dark/light/dark/light)
- Explain a partition on mouseover in a box underneath the bar.

Make the colour bar a prominent tool instead of only a display. - Use icons to help identify the partitions, such as a windows logo on detected windows installations, an Ubuntu logo for Ubuntu installs, and other icons for common types of partitions. - Allow users to drag/stretch/squish partitions on the bar itself. Ie; squish a windows partition. Back or transparency could be used for empty space. - Do NOT make it one colour/one filesystem type. If you have multiple partitions of the same type, it might appear as a single colour slab. Using alternating shades could correct this problem (dark/light/dark/light) - Explain a partition on mouseover in a box underneath the bar.

Written by Kver the 19 Apr 09 at 06:19.

A dropdown could be placed with several options, the selected being what it will do. Or more radio buttons could be added. These would be "smart" based on what is on the hard-drive(s), and which options would lose the least data.

Options could include:
- replacing the dominant partition (the single, largest partition will be deleted)
- shrinking all partitions (except swap) (it will try to scale by %)
- Wiping all small partitions (except swap) (keeping the largest partition and the swap, deleting all smaller partitions for space)
- Format * partition (* being a dropdown with any non-swap parition greater than 4.9gb)
- formatting (no explanation here)
- Manual

Tt would recommend a scheme based on the following, and would not show the option if the requirement isn't met:
#1 - Shrink partitions. If every partition (including Ubuntu) would have 10% of the HD's overall capacity as free space, recommend this option. Ie a 100gb hard drive would require 10gb of free space on each non-swap partition after the shrink.
#2 - Wipe small partitions. Use this option if the largest partition is at least 50% larger than non-swap partitions combined. If not, check #3.
#3 - Wipe the largest partition. Recommend this only if less than 20% of the partition is in use. Otherwise, recommend #4.

A dropdown could be placed with several options, the selected being what it will do. Or more radio buttons could be added. These would be "smart" based on what is on the hard-drive(s), and which options would lose the least data. Options could include: - replacing the dominant partition (the single, largest partition will be deleted) - shrinking all partitions (except swap) (it will try to scale by %) - Wiping all small partitions (except swap) (keeping the largest partition and the swap, deleting all smaller partitions for space) - Format * partition (* being a dropdown with any non-swap parition greater than 4.9gb) - formatting (no explanation here) - Manual Tt would recommend a scheme based on the following, and would not show the option if the requirement isn't met: #1 - Shrink partitions. If every partition (including Ubuntu) would have 10% of the HD's overall capacity as free space, recommend this option. Ie a 100gb hard drive would require 10gb of free space on each non-swap partition after the shrink. #2 - Wipe small partitions. Use this option if the largest partition is at least 50% larger than non-swap partitions combined. If not, check #3. #3 - Wipe the largest partition. Recommend this only if less than 20% of the partition is in use. Otherwise, recommend #4. #4 - Format. Always shown. #5 - Format * partition. Always shown. #5 - Manual. Never recommended, always shown, as serious damage can be done by a new user.

Written by aadityabhatia the 3 May 09 at 21:17.

Display some information about different directories and their purpose, such as:

/home Contains the home directories (personal storage) for each user on the system
/usr Contains system programs and other files for general users such as games, online help, and documentation
/tmp Contains temporary files that are erased upon reboot
/etc Contains configuration files for Linux and other installed software
/bin Contains the Linux system commands and programs (also called binaries)
/var Contains variable data that changes constantly when the system is running
... and so on.

This will help a basic user understand the system better by knowing the purpose of each directory. It is difficult to make changes once the system has been installed. Therefore the user will be able to make an informed one-time decision about allocating partitions to different directories.

Display some information about different directories and their purpose, such as: /home Contains the home directories (personal storage) for each user on the system /usr Contains system programs and other files for general users such as games, online help, and documentation /tmp Contains temporary files that are erased upon reboot /etc Contains configuration files for Linux and other installed software /bin Contains the Linux system commands and programs (also called binaries) /var Contains variable data that changes constantly when the system is running ... and so on. This will help a basic user understand the system better by knowing the purpose of each directory. It is difficult to make changes once the system has been installed. Therefore the user will be able to make an informed one-time decision about allocating partitions to different directories.

Written by delphiexile the 5 May 09 at 12:07.

As said in the title ; GParted is powerful tool , it just lacks simplicity for new comers to UBUNTU, we should keep it but simplify it.
ex:
1- Simplify the meaning of mount point
2- Simplify the error messages for public understanding.
... & more if you have !!

As said in the title ; GParted is powerful tool , it just lacks simplicity for new comers to UBUNTU, we should keep it but simplify it. ex: 1- Simplify the meaning of mount point 2- Simplify the error messages for public understanding. ... & more if you have !!

Written by danbhfive the 9 May 09 at 21:57.

Gparted is on the livecd anyway. Why not have it be an option? IE, there would be two "manually partition" options. One, for the current, low memory partitioner, and one for GParted.

This is how I remember it being done on Redhat, some ten years ago. Then, the options were autopartition, manually partition with the graphical partitioner, or manually partition with fdisk (yuk).

(Personally, I fire up GParted to partition before I do an install anyway. Like the original poster, I find the new partitioner too confusing.)

Gparted is on the livecd anyway. Why not have it be an option? IE, there would be two "manually partition" options. One, for the current, low memory partitioner, and one for GParted. This is how I remember it being done on Redhat, some ten years ago. Then, the options were autopartition, manually partition with the graphical partitioner, or manually partition with fdisk (yuk). (Personally, I fire up GParted to partition before I do an install anyway. Like the original poster, I find the new partitioner too confusing.)

Written by tuxxy the 13 May 09 at 01:53.

New users may not understand a separate /home partition fully, an idea is to illustrate to them the future benefits that it will bring to them such as updating and personal data reliability.

New users may not understand a separate /home partition fully, an idea is to illustrate to them the future benefits that it will bring to them such as updating and personal data reliability.

Written by gianni_casagrande the 30 Aug 09 at 08:04.

The partitioning process could be made simpler by adding a simplified option for Manual partitioning where a user can create custom partitions without needing to worry about mount points, filesystems etc.
The installation program will take care of making reasonable choices on mount points and fylesistems and creating a swap partition of resonable size.
There could be an option to create a separate /home partition with explained benefits and costs.

The installation program should advise simplified mode for manual partitioning to user that want to customize partition sizes but are not familiar with terms such as 'ext3' or 'swap partition'(like me for example).

The partitioning process could be made simpler by adding a simplified option for Manual partitioning where a user can create custom partitions without needing to worry about mount points, filesystems etc. The installation program will take care of making reasonable choices on mount points and fylesistems and creating a swap partition of resonable size. There could be an option to create a separate /home partition with explained benefits and costs. The installation program should advise simplified mode for manual partitioning to user that want to customize partition sizes but are not familiar with terms such as 'ext3' or 'swap partition'(like me for example).

Written by elias1884 the 29 Sep 09 at 22:06.

Add LVM and RAID Support to the application. Also these technologies should be supported in the LiveCD installer.

Add LVM and RAID Support to the application. Also these technologies should be supported in the LiveCD installer.

Written by waster the 2 Oct 09 at 07:48.

With >1 disk, the partitioner could do a quick benchmark to see what latency and throughput are, especially for SSD hardware. It could then say for example:

Mirror root across two fast disks
Put /tmp on a RAID0 array
Set up a video/music media mount point to get most capacity out of slower disks, not worrying about latency.
etc, etc.

You could even toggle how much data security you want vs speed, so a new user could benefit from RAID0 speed, RAID1, RAID5 etc securtity without knowing the details underneath.

Needless to say, LVM should be on top of all this, and the chunk/stripe size alignment should be set up automatically (currently this is only optimal by chance - beware!) and the readahead for LVM should have a much better default.

With >1 disk, the partitioner could do a quick benchmark to see what latency and throughput are, especially for SSD hardware. It could then say for example: Mirror root across two fast disks Put /tmp on a RAID0 array Set up a video/music media mount point to get most capacity out of slower disks, not worrying about latency. etc, etc. You could even toggle how much data security you want vs speed, so a new user could benefit from RAID0 speed, RAID1, RAID5 etc securtity without knowing the details underneath. Needless to say, LVM should be on top of all this, and the chunk/stripe size alignment should be set up automatically (currently this is only optimal by chance - beware!) and the readahead for LVM should have a much better default.

Written by minus198 the 22 Dec 08 at 15:58.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #16725 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution. Thanks!

<i>Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #16725 was submitted before this update, its rationale and solution are not separated. Please vote accordingly, and if you have the necessary rights, please separate the rationale from the solution.</i><br /> Thanks!

Written by ahayzen the 24 Jan 10 at 16:57.

Use the time zone location given in the installation process to determine the weather location.

Use the time zone location given in the installation process to determine the weather location.

Written by tntricker the 24 Jan 10 at 18:11.

Have the option to use an IP lookup service to guess the current location. Then display that locations weather data on the widget. This would only be used if there was no location set.

Have the option to use an IP lookup service to guess the current location. Then display that locations weather data on the widget. This would only be used if there was no location set.

Written by Akerbos the 25 Jan 10 at 07:22.

1. User Setting
2. IP lookup
3. Time zone

1. User Setting 2. IP lookup 3. Time zone

Written by spocky the 1 Feb 10 at 14:39.

When using mobile 3g to connect to internet an assistant is supporting you once you entered your location - voila
another point to be handled centrally

When using mobile 3g to connect to internet an assistant is supporting you once you entered your location - voila another point to be handled centrally

Written by euxneks the 5 Feb 10 at 03:56.

As #3, but on IP change, try to determine if the user has changed locations and popup a dialog asking if they'd like to change their location to the one guessed. This would be useful for people who are moving, or traveling constantly.

As #3, but on IP change, try to determine if the user has changed locations and popup a dialog asking if they'd like to change their location to the one guessed. This would be useful for people who are moving, or traveling constantly.

Written by maxolasersquad the 11 Feb 10 at 03:10.

If the user has a GPS chip in their computer, have a radio button to auto update the lat/long based on the gps coordinates.

If the user has a GPS chip in their computer, have a radio button to auto update the lat/long based on the gps coordinates.

Written by _nob the 17 Feb 10 at 11:49.

Which is exactly for this reason already integrated into the Desktop. See also http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/17734/

Which is exactly for this reason already integrated into the Desktop. See also http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/idea/17734/

Written by lowlux the 15 Apr 10 at 21:05.

what about a stand alone weather bug app? that intergrets with the weather icon and GeoClue plus everything talked about in the above or comments...

what about a stand alone weather bug app? that intergrets with the weather icon and GeoClue plus everything talked about in the above or comments...

Written by SuNk8 the 3 May 10 at 16:05.

Prevention is better than Cure.
Ubuntu comes with a very cool System Testing app: checkbox-gtk
Let System Testing be one of the (optional) steps in the Live installer.

So, a newbie user can easily check and actually know if his/her PC will work fine after the upgrade.
If not, they can wait till their issues are resolved and then go for the upgrade.

Testers can just skip the step and go for the install.

Prevention is better than Cure. Ubuntu comes with a very cool System Testing app: checkbox-gtk Let System Testing be one of the (optional) steps in the Live installer. So, a newbie user can easily check and actually know if his/her PC will work fine after the upgrade. If not, they can wait till their issues are resolved and then go for the upgrade. Testers can just skip the step and go for the install.

Written by SuNk8 the 4 May 10 at 02:52.

Introduce an advanced mode where users are asked questions concerning their hardware. A questionnaire will improve the experience of the user and get the correct information from them about the hardware specs.
The installer will then check on the online database and also include drivers for those entries.

Also, we might move some other entries like bootloader configuration in this mode.

Introduce an advanced mode where users are asked questions concerning their hardware. A questionnaire will improve the experience of the user and get the correct information from them about the hardware specs. The installer will then check on the online database and also include drivers for those entries. Also, we might move some other entries like bootloader configuration in this mode.

Written by snadrus the 5 May 10 at 19:29.

'lsusb' and 'lspci' list all the hardware Linux can touch. devicekit loads drivers for these items or defers it (for scanners, printers, etc). Once done, if we have hardware that we couldn't use, lets report that hardware back to Ubuntu.

'lsusb' and 'lspci' list all the hardware Linux can touch. devicekit loads drivers for these items or defers it (for scanners, printers, etc). Once done, if we have hardware that we couldn't use, lets report that hardware back to Ubuntu.

Written by LCollins the 10 May 10 at 04:21.

Same as #1, but have the option the report the lack of hardware capabilities to Ubuntu, to help self-improvement. Also check with Ubuntu that the problems have not already been sorted (in case installation CD is out of date.

Same as #1, but have the option the report the lack of hardware capabilities to Ubuntu, to help self-improvement. Also check with Ubuntu that the problems have not already been sorted (in case installation CD is out of date.

Written by Richard.Kolodziej the 31 May 10 at 12:06.

http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/

http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/

Written by Bubble the 13 Jun 11 at 10:39.

Ubuntu should search for a hardware manufacturer, to manufacture Ubuntu-"All-in-One" PCs that just work and distribute them via store.ubuntu.com.

Do it like Apple (or Google ChromeOS), provide a few basic systems (for example Ubuntu Notebook, Ubuntu Netbook, Ubuntu Cube PC, Ubuntu Workstation) with Simple Names (Not like Manufacturer X ELGX-423544ES) and good design.

Example:

http://usrnametaken.deviantart.com/art/UbuntuBOX-211559873

So please Ubuntu, be a non-DRM-fanatic, free and OpenSource Apple.

Ubuntu should search for a hardware manufacturer, to manufacture Ubuntu-"All-in-One" PCs that just work and distribute them via store.ubuntu.com. Do it like Apple (or Google ChromeOS), provide a few basic systems (for example Ubuntu Notebook, Ubuntu Netbook, Ubuntu Cube PC, Ubuntu Workstation) with Simple Names (Not like Manufacturer X ELGX-423544ES) and good design. Example: http://usrnametaken.deviantart.com/art/UbuntuBOX-211559873 So please Ubuntu, be a non-DRM-fanatic, free and OpenSource Apple.

Written by _sebastian_ the 17 Jan 09 at 02:23.

How about a wizard (I think thats the right name according to gnome conventions...) which is run after first boot/login after installation.

This wizard could be a simple link hub to how-tos or a fully featured program (front end,gui) to do one or more of the following:

- install additional
-- fonts (for office)
-- cliparts
-- themes
- install programs
- add repositories
- set location for weather applet
- setup or migrate
-- IM profiles
-- users
-- network shares
-- ntp
-- WLAN (WEP2)
-- printer

How about a wizard (I think thats the right name according to gnome conventions...) which is run after first boot/login after installation. This wizard could be a simple link hub to how-tos or a fully featured program (front end,gui) to do one or more of the following: - install additional -- fonts (for office) -- cliparts -- themes - install programs - add repositories - set location for weather applet - setup or migrate -- IM profiles -- users -- network shares -- ntp -- WLAN (WEP2) -- printer and many more

Written by cheesehead the 17 Jan 09 at 14:20.

The system should figure out (or make a clever guess at) weather locations, ntp server, local network, internet access, printer, etc. instead of pestering non-technical users with technical questions.

The system should figure out (or make a clever guess at) weather locations, ntp server, local network, internet access, printer, etc. instead of pestering non-technical users with technical questions.

Written by _sebastian_ the 20 Feb 09 at 09:41.

Many good things could be linked with the information provided in the about me field, see idea 15083 for a few examples.

To make the "about me" more widely used it could be opened on first log in.

Many good things could be linked with the information provided in the about me field, see idea 15083 for a few examples. To make the "about me" more widely used it could be opened on first log in.

Written by Klau3 the 2 May 09 at 12:23.

First time Ubuntu boots a Dialog box should show up and ask the user if he would like to install proprietary software. If the decision was yes, these points should aper:

Install:
[ ] Microsoft fonts (Times New Roman...)
[ ] Video Codecs
[ ] Audio Codecs (including LAME)
[ ] Flash Player
[ ] Video Card driver

Average new users don't understand how to get these things working. My suggestion could prevent frustration and save time.

Maybe the pop up box could contain more informations like - “New to Ubuntu learn more etc.”....

First time Ubuntu boots a Dialog box should show up and ask the user if he would like to install proprietary software. If the decision was yes, these points should aper: Install: [ ] Microsoft fonts (Times New Roman...) [ ] Video Codecs [ ] Audio Codecs (including LAME) [ ] Flash Player [ ] Video Card driver Average new users don't understand how to get these things working. My suggestion could prevent frustration and save time. Maybe the pop up box could contain more informations like - “New to Ubuntu learn more etc.”....

Written by cyberix the 18 May 09 at 16:27.

I realize there is a problem with proprietary stuff, but the current direction seems scary too. Are we really going to offer the user a menu titled "The cool proprietary things that free software cannot provide you". This way we teach him to love those components over most of the system.

Maybe we should just automatically install the binary crap and make a menu titled "Evil stuff required to enable things" with easy removal options. And then warn the user that his system might break, if he removed the proprietary stuff as the monopolists wouldn't want him to do that.

I realize there is a problem with proprietary stuff, but the current direction seems scary too. Are we really going to offer the user a menu titled "The cool proprietary things that free software cannot provide you". This way we teach him to love those components over most of the system. Maybe we should just automatically install the binary crap and make a menu titled "Evil stuff required to enable things" with easy removal options. And then warn the user that his system might break, if he removed the proprietary stuff as the monopolists wouldn't want him to do that.

Written by Svargref the 9 Feb 10 at 19:00.

To save time, configure the system during installation

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Written by fractalorangejuice the 5 May 10 at 23:51.

A default screen resolution option during the installation would be nice. Sometimes when a lcd screen has a weird resolution like 1400 x 1050 it won't work at 800 x 600. Maybe a quick question before the GUI starts would be useful as a standard. Or a "Screen Resolution problems?" option at start up might be a good idea.

Once you have flagged the software/options/settings you want just prior to the partition stage a save installer settings to a flash drive option would save so much time.

A settings backup to a server for automatic re installation would be super cool.

A default screen resolution option during the installation would be nice. Sometimes when a lcd screen has a weird resolution like 1400 x 1050 it won't work at 800 x 600. Maybe a quick question before the GUI starts would be useful as a standard. Or a "Screen Resolution problems?" option at start up might be a good idea. Once you have flagged the software/options/settings you want just prior to the partition stage a save installer settings to a flash drive option would save so much time. A settings backup to a server for automatic re installation would be super cool.

Written by Oxwivi the 20 Oct 10 at 11:57.

When a program is chosen to be uninstalled, the user should be asked to if they want to just uninstall the program or completely remove it along with any extra files it has created.

Synaptic Package Manager should have this ability as well, attached to the complete removal option.

I've found using 'apt-get purge' get rids of the problem. Integrating the purge property in graphical package managers would be very useful.

When a program is chosen to be uninstalled, the user should be asked to if they want to just uninstall the program or completely remove it along with any extra files it has created. Synaptic Package Manager should have this ability as well, attached to the complete removal option. I've found using 'apt-get purge' get rids of the problem. Integrating the purge property in graphical package managers would be very useful.

Written by Lube the 8 Mar 11 at 19:37.

I'd like to see 2 separate programs:

1. More configuration during installation.
(network, proprietary stuff, add repositories, printer, etc)

2. User Account configuration after first login into a new account (including after installation).
(mail, IM, firefox, etc)

I'd like to see 2 separate programs: 1. More configuration during installation. (network, proprietary stuff, add repositories, printer, etc) 2. User Account configuration after first login into a new account (including after installation). (mail, IM, firefox, etc)

Written by screwdriver0815 the 18 Oct 09 at 11:55.

During installation the chapter "new to Ubuntu" of the Ubuntu Helpcenter should be shown to the user. Maybe as part of the slideshow?
The user should be able to browse through it and read the chapters he is interested in.

During installation the chapter "new to Ubuntu" of the Ubuntu Helpcenter should be shown to the user. Maybe as part of the slideshow? The user should be able to browse through it and read the chapters he is interested in.

Written by mo-germany the 3 Nov 09 at 16:43.

The last slide already shows information about where to get help, so adding a very visible link to it which opens the »new to ubuntu« section in the help browser would already improve the situation.
This is only meant as a temporary solution, though. Most novice users probably won't click a link inside a slide.

The last slide already shows information about where to get help, so adding a very visible link to it which opens the »new to ubuntu« section in the help browser would already improve the situation. This is only meant as a temporary solution, though. Most novice users probably won't click a link inside a slide.

Written by Jon Monreal the 5 Nov 09 at 18:01.

Solution #1 is a great idea; at the same time, I think we should do a little bit more for the new user.

For example, before the Helpcenter would be shown, it might prove useful to show a slide with a graphic showing the user how to access the Helpcenter. Simply showing the Helpcenter while everything is working won't necessarily clue users in to return to the Helpcenter later.

Also, new users should be highly encouraged to visit the Ubuntu Forums, even if their question seems rather "silly" or the like. It is important that we make sure that new users have adequate support so that they won't turn (or return) to proprietary operating systems.

Solution #1 is a great idea; at the same time, I think we should do a little bit more for the new user. For example, before the Helpcenter would be shown, it might prove useful to show a slide with a graphic showing the user how to access the Helpcenter. Simply showing the Helpcenter while everything is working won't necessarily clue users in to return to the Helpcenter later. Also, new users should be highly encouraged to visit the Ubuntu Forums, even if their question seems rather "silly" or the like. It is important that we make sure that new users have adequate support so that they won't turn (or return) to proprietary operating systems.

Written by Frank Roberts the 1 Nov 09 at 19:21.

With an option to overwrite system settings on a newly created, non-formatted /home directory, it is possible to keep your personal files, but delete all the configuration files you don't want. This solves many problems that keep occuring on a system after a reinstall (just check the forums to see how often people get the same errors after a reinstall; the old config files are the reason why!)

With an option to overwrite system settings on a newly created, non-formatted /home directory, it is possible to keep your personal files, but delete all the configuration files you don't want. This solves many problems that keep occuring on a system after a reinstall (just check the forums to see how often people get the same errors after a reinstall; the old config files are the reason why!)

Written by Darwin Survivor the 2 Nov 09 at 06:22.

GParted is a very specific utility that does a very specific thing very well. It should not be used for file/folder manipulation.

Instead we should be using a new (or existing) utility to do this job which has nothing to do with partitioning.

GParted is a very specific utility that does a very specific thing very well. It should not be used for file/folder manipulation. Instead we should be using a new (or existing) utility to do this job which has nothing to do with partitioning.