Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: yelp
One nice idea ive seen (usually poorly implemented) in other operating systems,
is a "Welcome Screen".
Well, the problem with a welcome screen is that it is usually there for the
sole purpose of saying "Hi" on your first login.
Why not simply use the Help Application (in Ubuntu's case yelp) for such a
task, it is simple, informative, and already included! (but its rarely found by
new users!).
The "New to Ubuntu?" topic in the help documentation, is perfect for this job
of introducing new users to Ubuntu, although, unfortunately, i dont believe the
users who need to read it, even know it exists!
- solution? Autostart, for first-time users (if possible including a checkbox
to activate/deactivate the autostart on later logins).
* yelp should autostart for first time users, and open up the "Welcome
to Ubuntu" page.
This will give new users the opportunity to read the brief introduction,
and following pages, that are designed for them, without getting lost
trying to do something simple, or (ironically) even looking for the help
files!
** Affects: yelp (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Tags: natty new-users welcome-screen
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Title:
yelp (the Ubuntu help application) should autostart for first-time users.
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