> > On Mon, 2009-11-16 at 15:37 -0600, Jonathan Blackhall wrote: > >> So I got to thinking about the boot experience today and I was > >> wondering if anyone had any comments on this. > >> > >> First, I think a successful default booting sequence should have 3 > >> characteristics that are currently not implemented. ?1. GRUB2 menu > be > >> hidden on all machines by default and the usplash image load > >> immediately and have it include a small message saying "Press Esc > for > >> more boot options" or something to load the GRUB2 menu. ?2.The > >> transition between usplash and xsplash should be smooth. ?3. The > >> startup sounds would be refreshed and shortened. ?Possibly 4. Make > >> sure the transition between xsplash - log in screen - xsplash again > is > >> smooth as well. > >> > >> You know what would be a really excellent way to mash-up all this > boot > >> stuff? ?Take the current usplash (just a white Ubuntu logo on a > black > >> background) and make the logo "explode" into MadsRH's Swarm > animation > >> (or a Humanized version) while having the rest of the xsplash > elements > >> (background gradient and Ubuntu name) fade in. ?For me, it would > >> really make this whole boot sequence more integrated and slick. > >> > >> What I think would be a cool boot experience: > >> -usplash Ubuntu logo appears with message saying "Press Esc for > more > >> boot options", message disappears after 3 sec, leaving Ubuntu logo > >> -xsplash starts as same logo as usplash (no transition apparent to > >> user), background gradient fades in, Ubuntu logo "explodes" into > Swarm > >> animation, the word "Ubuntu" appears above the Swarm > >> -if your Log In screen enabled, transition to it (perhaps have the > >> Swarm re-form an Ubuntu logo next to the word "Ubuntu"??) and have > the > >> remaining Log In stuff appear > >> -Some other quick animation between Log In and a fully loaded > desktop > >> (maybe?), play a 1-2 sec subtle (unobtrusive) startup sound > >> -All of that in 20 sec or less on a "normal" laptop without an SSD > >> > >> Do you think that type of boot experience is possible? ?Is it > >> desirable? ?What would you change? > >> > >> Of course this is all just fantasy, but I'm curious what people > think > >> would be a desirable boot experience. ?Do you have hope that your > >> expectations will be met in Lucid? > >> > >> Cheers, > >> J > > > > -1 > > MadsRH had other good ideas , but swarm wasnt the best one. > > The swarm is too reminiscent of the windows7 orbs and also the swarm > > just seems too aimless. they are not arising from some place nor are > > they leading some where. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > mac_v > > I like the idea of something like swarm, but as fireflies in a grassy > field, and a new firefly would pop up once a new proc has been > init'd... > > -Chris
Like you I've been thinking about the boot experience. IMO I believe Ubuntu presents well and if I had to pick a second choice it would either be Mint or openSuSE. The Jaunty or openSuSE bar design works well because if the bar stops progressing for a moment its no big deal. Other more active designs don't do as well. One key issue is Ubuntu boots so quickly (and keeps getting faster) there is not a lot of time to present an animation. I almost believe no animation would work as well with these really fast boot times. Another issue is what technology is available, when. I don't know when X become available during the boot process but I see this being important as it further reduces the animation time. The one thing I would do to the current boot experience is square up the logo. On my wide screen it looks stretched until X comes on line. Its funny as I'm sure the same issue exists with Mint but with a square logo its not noticeable. A simple but effective boot experience is OSX (white logo & bar on a black screen). Cheers -- ubuntu-art mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
