-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 03/07/12 19:34, AL13N wrote: >>> i think that everyone would appreciate if the system proposes >>> to install: - all the proprietary drivers your system needs - >>> all the multimedia codecs necessary to play your films and >>> music (if possible) - some must-have programs related some use >>> cases (e.g. kdenlive, libreoffice) of the computer >>> >>> i'm thinking about propose to install them, not to force >>> someone to install them). > [...] > > I don't like too many questions/popups, and i'd prefer this to be > handled differently, with choosing the right iso (installation > method) for you.
Can I add a user perspective? I think that even proposing to add proprietary drivers will alienate some people, and it's probably not in Mageia's interest either. Instead, I have another proposal. When the installation reaches the point where it has traditionally asked if you want to update the packages, instead, have a paused page which says that Mageia recommends immediate update, which can be done through Mageia Control Center. It should also say that if proprietary drivers or codecs are needed, the following sources should be enabled: xxx (could be worded to include other non-core packages). FWIW, I never expect the during-install update to work. I think it was my cauldron install where it did work, and no-one was more surprised than I was :-) I do believe it's the first time I've seen it work in all the years I've been using this or related distros :-D I suspect that it's fairly rare that the internet connection is working in time for success. Anne - -- Need KDE help? Try http://userbase.kde.org or http://forum.kde.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iEYEARECAAYFAk/0D/wACgkQj93fyh4cnBc41wCePY8JnsvgngJLCszSA/PnAgs2 9hUAn34yu4cIaThlidr1MoHh5TjHzEgT =pwYt -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
