Right, I'd forgotten about this particular bug report (there were others
...). This has indeed been fixed as Charles describes.
gfxboot-theme-ubuntu (0.5.3) hardy; urgency=low
* Rename Start or install $PROJECT to Try $PROJECT without any change
to your computer; Install in text mode to
In Hardy Alpha 5 I see there is an option to try ubuntu without changing
your computer, and an option to Install, which are essentially the same
except Install auto-launches the Install application. This seems like
the optimal solution that was discussed. Is it time to mark this as Fix
Committed?
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
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 who fear installation to choose
Start Ubuntu in safe graphics mode instead
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
Just something I've noticed, the idea of installation is actually an
assumption. There is nothing to say that Ubuntu *must* be installed,
therefore people looking for an install option are applying experience
with different systems to Ubuntu, which may not be applicable.
What I mean is, anyone
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
I didn't know there were many distributions with non-installable live
CDs. In that case, I suggest Test-drive or install Ubuntu. While this
follows the same pattern as the original text, test-drive is more
explicit than start. (Along the same lines, I also suggest changing
the CD packaging so that
mpt, I think you originally recommended this text. Do you have a
further opinion on whether it needs revision?
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How about something really simple...
1. Run Ubuntu from CD
2. Install Ubuntu to Hard Drive
or to be even more clear...
1. Run Ubuntu from CD (does not touch hard drive)
2. Install Ubuntu to Hard Drive
simple, straight forward, and not at all confusing.
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Boot-up option 'Start or install
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
I'm moving this to the ubuntu-cdimage project and rejecting the tasks on
casper and ubuntu-meta, neither of which controls this text.
** Also affects: ubuntu-cdimage (upstream)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Changed in: casper (Ubuntu Gutsy)
Status: Confirmed = Invalid
**
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 this may not be as necessary now as it was in
Dapper.
I'm going to
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,
imho, preview ubuntu as a first choice. Would be great if another was
install ubuntu OR do like the kubuntu cd, where the installer is on
the desktop of the live cd... :)
This is kinda weird, but I like the kubuntu install better. Feels better
than the ubuntu gutsy i've been doing over and over
I agree that wording should be changed.
IMHO, a sentence or three of explanation is good in this context.
Programmers are accustomed to writing tersely, but non-technical folks
need more coaching.
Here's a suggestion:
Option 1 starts Ubuntu without changing your system in any way. If you
decide
What about Launch Ubuntu?
It gives the impression that they are launching a program and reduces
the illusion of risk? Everyone launches a program every day. It would
be more friendly, plus were going along with the whole launchpad
moniker. Lol.
What about Use Ubuntu?
What about Preview
Giving this a bit more thought; I think that Start Ubuntu is still too
ambiguous and could scary people off. The whole idea of giving away
disks as a method of promoting Ubuntu is to get people to try it. Then
just say Try Ubuntu if that is what you want them to do.
As far as looking Commercial
How about something short and to the point like:
Try Ubuntu
Mike Feravolo
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Boot-up option 'Start or install Ubuntu' scares new users
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I agree with being short and to the point, but 'Try Ubuntu' sounds kind
of commercial, like it's shareware. How about simply 'Start Ubuntu'?
Users will see the install option once it's booted.
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Boot-up option 'Start or install Ubuntu' scares new users
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You
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 little confused.
I like
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
Ok, I believe the same. Why dont we just add some kind of Note where
it explains that the CD is actually a Live-CD and it won't write to the
disk unless its asked to do so? Anyway, the MKT team should arrange
this...
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Boot-up option 'Start or install Ubuntu' scares new users
** Changed in: casper (Ubuntu)
Sourcepackagename: ubuntu-meta = casper
Importance: Undecided = Medium
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Boot-up option 'Start or install Ubuntu' scares new users
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/109064
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The easiest way to address this is to use an iso editor and change the
text in the file: isolinux.cfg before buring your own CD's. Of course
this is also the place it would need to be changed officially. I have a
short explaination of how to do this on both my Ubuntu Wiki page:
MikeFeravolo and on
This bug has lost potential users before my own eyes. Confirmed.
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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
** Changed in: ubuntu-meta (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed = Confirmed
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Boot-up option 'Start or install Ubuntu' scares new users
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After giving the Ubuntu Disks to people in the Cocoa Beach, Melbourne
and Orlando Florida Areas. A few people got back to me and said that
they were afraid that to use the disk, because it may destroy everything
on their computer. So I decided to see what the other other people on
the marketing
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 problem
with Ubuntu,
I would confirm, but it doesn't feel right because I'm such a new
bugswatter. However, that particular string does annoy me a lot. A good
alternative would be Start the Ubuntu LiveCD or Start in Live mode,
without affecting your Hard Disk. It's a little wordy, but at least
that string is a little
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