Written by rimshot4 the 5 Jan 10 at 07:08.

The Live CD may win over more users if it includes an easily accessible, interactive tour comparing and contrasting Ubuntu and Windows. Areas of emphasis should include: bench speed tests of PCs running Windows vs. Ubuntu; security; software cost over the life of the computer; stability; software availability; the dual boot option; and the ability to do everything Windows does, but (usually) faster.

The Live CD may win over more users if it includes an easily accessible, interactive tour comparing and contrasting Ubuntu and Windows. Areas of emphasis should include: bench speed tests of PCs running Windows vs. Ubuntu; security; software cost over the life of the computer; stability; software availability; the dual boot option; and the ability to do everything Windows does, but (usually) faster.

Written by haydoni the 15 Jan 10 at 19:42.

Size is an issue, so one solution is to explain/sell Ubuntu via a text document (this could even open along with some other things automatically at start up). This should explain the various differences in mentality which Ubuntu enjoys:
- most applications are already there,
- if not, look at software centre (root priviledges?)
- setting up wireless etc. is easy and most stuff is plug-and-play,
- how to make it play mp3s and (encrypted) DVDs.

It must be very short and to the point, kind of a FAQs for the new user? It could link to more in depth discussions/manual.

Size is an issue, so one solution is to explain/sell Ubuntu via a text document (this could even open along with some other things automatically at start up). This should explain the various differences in mentality which Ubuntu enjoys: - most applications are already there, - if not, look at software centre (root priviledges?) - setting up wireless etc. is easy and most stuff is plug-and-play, - how to make it play mp3s and (encrypted) DVDs. It must be very short and to the point, kind of a FAQs for the new user? It could link to more in depth discussions/manual.

Written by rasband the 22 Mar 10 at 16:25.

Because of a lack of space on CD's, the disk should include in the WUBI.exe popup a link to (for example) tour.ubuntu.com that has a virtual tour of Ubuntu and the ease of use, ease of switching, substitute apps, etc. This would allow the people afraid of even trying the LiveCD to "see" Ubuntu without having to restart.

The site could have two sections, the basic section for windows users and the substitute apps (a "hold your hand" guide to switching like mac has); and, the advanced section that has the side by side comparisons on performance, security, etc. [the two sections because some users aren't concerned about benchmark comparisons and that scares them]

Potentially, there could be a link to a download (a .exe) to do a virtual tour from your Windows installation without needing any reboot

The "tour" should include:
-All the substitute apps (i.e. Evolution:Outlook::OpenOffice:MSoffice::Rythmbox:(>)iTunes)
-Security features
-Ease of installation & updates (GUI!)
-etc.

Because of a lack of space on CD's, the disk should include in the WUBI.exe popup a link to (for example) tour.ubuntu.com that has a virtual tour of Ubuntu and the ease of use, ease of switching, substitute apps, etc. This would allow the people afraid of even trying the LiveCD to "see" Ubuntu without having to restart. The site could have two sections, the basic section for windows users and the substitute apps (a "hold your hand" guide to switching like mac has); and, the advanced section that has the side by side comparisons on performance, security, etc. [the two sections because some users aren't concerned about benchmark comparisons and that scares them] Potentially, there could be a link to a download (a .exe) to do a virtual tour from your Windows installation without needing any reboot The "tour" should include: -All the substitute apps (i.e. Evolution:Outlook::OpenOffice:MSoffice::Rythmbox:(>)iTunes) -Security features -Ease of installation & updates (GUI!) -etc.

Written by xqtr the 28 Oct 09 at 21:13.

New tools should be added under the "System tools" menu, which is almost empty in the default install. Not to many, but enough for the basic operations like backup, format drives, check hard/usb drives, computer information (cpu model, speed etc.)

All these tools should have, a simple GUI, with not to many frustrating details and information and use a wizard style GUI. For example, to format a drive, the user should select the appropriate menu under the "System tools" and then a window will appear, asking what kind of drive to format (hard drive, usb etc.). After selecting the type of drive in a new window the user should check a radiobutton selecting the filesystem (ntfs, ext3/4 etc.) and finally in a simple edit box, should insert a name for the drive. Not too much and in a guided way.

New tools should be added under the "System tools" menu, which is almost empty in the default install. Not to many, but enough for the basic operations like backup, format drives, check hard/usb drives, computer information (cpu model, speed etc.) All these tools should have, a simple GUI, with not to many frustrating details and information and use a wizard style GUI. For example, to format a drive, the user should select the appropriate menu under the "System tools" and then a window will appear, asking what kind of drive to format (hard drive, usb etc.). After selecting the type of drive in a new window the user should check a radiobutton selecting the filesystem (ntfs, ext3/4 etc.) and finally in a simple edit box, should insert a name for the drive. Not too much and in a guided way.

Written by melrokz the 27 Oct 08 at 18:29.

Ubuntu Brainstorm was updated in January 2009. Since the idea #14880 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 #14880 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!