J. Greenlees wrote:
unfortunately, Wim is right in the attitude for a lot of windows users.How about simplifying the install process in this way:
most that have switched to linux already are the one's that do read manuals / docs / howtos ecetera.
a basic simple install should be designed for the moron level to keep the non reading section from filling lists with useless posts. a few apps, configured so only effort is plugging in user name.
with options to install more when / if they need it ( as currently exists )
1. Move "Choose packages" to Expert mode (yes, *both* groups and single packages).
2. In Recommended mode let the user choose the type of installation:
Minimal A Linux system with all basic applications
Typical Most common applications, Office programs etc.
Full A complete Linux system for SOHO use
Note that Windows users are usually very familiar with the Minimal/Typical/Full installation scheme, because many applications (even games) rely on it.
After the user has chosen the type of installation, DrakX checks HD space, if there's enough space available installs all applications for that type; if there are space constraints, OTOH, it skips packages according to a "weight" system (all packages with weight 1 are essential, weight 2 important, weight 3 less important, etc.); if space is really not sufficient, it warns the user and suggests to choose another type of installation.
Ciao
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