Hi Matthew,
I like the words test drive.
Something that wouldn't scare me so much to try would be a menu like:
Ubuntu
- Test Drive Ubuntu (without any change to your computer)
- Install Ubuntu
- [other options]
- [...]
That's something I would try at my desk without fear of harming my
fragile
ChrisKelley wrote:
Hi Matthew,
I like the words test drive.
Something that wouldn't scare me so much to try would be a menu like:
Ubuntu
- Test Drive Ubuntu (without any change to your computer)
- Install Ubuntu
- [other options]
- [...]
That's something I would try at my desk
On Mon, Sep 03, 2007 at 07:34:18AM -, Matthew Paul Thomas wrote:
If I did originally recommend that text, I apologize, and offer it as an
example of the importance of usability testing.
I agree with trying Start Ubuntu instead. That has the possible
problems that (1) it may lead people
On Mon, Sep 03, 2007 at 12:32:01PM -, Warbo wrote:
What I mean is, anyone wanting to install Ubuntu would not be put off by
an option saying Start Ubuntu, either because they know about Ubuntu
and therefore its installation-from-live-cd feature, or they don't know
about Ubuntu and would
Matt Zimmerman wrote:
On Mon, Sep 03, 2007 at 07:34:18AM -, Matthew Paul Thomas wrote:
If I did originally recommend that text, I apologize, and offer it as an
example of the importance of usability testing.
I agree with trying Start Ubuntu instead. That has the possible
problems that
On Monday 03 September 2007 13:49:57 Matt Zimmerman wrote:
This is especially confusing as there are many Linux distributions which
have a separate CD for starting (live operation) and installing.
--
- mdz
Even Ubuntu worked like that for a while.
But the more recent versions only use one
How about the concept of seeking out windows computer users at a
campus and simply asking them their thoughts? When I recently chose
kubuntu, it was after seeking out a change from windows. If I had
stumbled upon ubuntu on my own before I was motivated and wanting to
switch, none of what I read
Mike Feravolo wrote:
Hello:
It's a great idea to use the Live-CD as a method of promoting Ubuntu
to users of other operating systems.
Why does the Live-CD have any questions at all and just boot up into
the Ubuntu Desktop and then be done with it.
An Icon on the Desktop that says
On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 09:51:25AM -, Colin Watson wrote:
I think I agree with this, and I feel the best option is probably to
remove or install. We originally used the Start or install Ubuntu
text because we wanted to emphasise that the live CD would let you do an
installation too, but
Matt Zimmerman wrote:
On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 09:51:25AM -, Colin Watson wrote:
I think I agree with this, and I feel the best option is probably to
remove or install. We originally used the Start or install Ubuntu
text because we wanted to emphasise that the live CD would let you do an
On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 11:25:57AM -, candtalan wrote:
Matt Zimmerman wrote:
On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 09:51:25AM -, Colin Watson wrote:
I think I agree with this, and I feel the best option is probably to
remove or install. We originally used the Start or install Ubuntu
text
Matt Zimmerman wrote:
On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 11:25:57AM -, candtalan wrote:
Matt Zimmerman wrote:
On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 09:51:25AM -, Colin Watson wrote:
I think I agree with this, and I feel the best option is probably to
remove or install. We originally used the Start or
Hello:
It's a great idea to use the Live-CD as a method of promoting Ubuntu
to users of other operating systems.
Why does the Live-CD have any questions at all and just boot up into
the Ubuntu Desktop and then be done with it.
An Icon on the Desktop that says something like Install Ubuntu Now,
Charles wrote:
While Start the Ubuntu LiveCD and Start in Live mode, without
affecting your Hard Disk both would probably scare a user less, now
neither of those options say anything about installing. If I boot from
an OS CD and none of the options are Install, I think I am going to be
a
Charles wrote:
While Start the Ubuntu LiveCD and Start in Live mode, without
affecting your Hard Disk both would probably scare a user less, now
neither of those options say anything about installing. If I boot from
an OS CD and none of the options are Install, I think I am going to be
a
Phil Bull wrote:
Bugs aren't just about 'programming' issues, they're a way of tracking
problems with the distribution, whatever the problem may be. It's common
practice to file bugs against translations, documentation and other
assets (such as the Ubuntu website) for example. If you find a
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