Santiago Roza wrote:
imho the win32 foss is a bad idea per se: we shouldn't take 100 mb for
something that's not needed for ubuntu, especially when you're under
heavy size constraints.
Well, remember that the CD isn't just for you and I who already know and
use Ubuntu. It's for a wider audience, to which esp. the live CD serves
as a great introduction tool. Once you are using Ubuntu, you can always
install more software or you can get the DVD instead.
Imagine a conversation with a friend who you are trying to introduce to
Ubuntu. He generally likes the concept of FOSS, and has been stubbed N
times by virus and malware infections. So you have his interest, but
then there are the obstacles:
* I have this FooBarCash program on Windows that I really need
* I need MS-Office/QuarkXpress, etc. for my job
* I have all my files in format X
* Repartitioning my drive sounds scary
* My parents/friends/partner also use the machine and they won't like
it if I change the system
Armed with an Ubuntu Live CD you can say: "OK, take this disc and
restart your computer. Run the live session and see what you think. Then
open it up on your Windows system, and at the very /least/ install
Firefox. Using IE is just a bad idea. Using Firefox will at least reduce
your exposure to nasty stuff and it has tabs!."
-- "OK, that sounds useful. I'll try it." They take the CD and actually
use it :)
- Henrik
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