On Tue, Jul 25, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Mathieu Trudel-Lapierre wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 1:09 PM, Carl Richell <[email protected]> wrote:>> __
>> Hi Mathieu,
>> 
>> 
>>>> 
>>>> “Minimal” will contain the least amount necessary to install the OS. We 
>>>> also prefer off-line installs with minimal which would remove options to 
>>>> download updates or install 3rd party software during install. This 
>>>> requires adding language packs to the iso when using minimal.>>>> 
>>> 
>>> Why could this not be a variation on the OEM install type instead? >> 
>> 
>> This would be an additional option to use a minimal set of Ubiquity screens. 
>> "Minimal" and "OEM" could both be chosen. Ubuntu or KDE could use a separate 
>> tool for user configuration if they so chose and reduce duplication between 
>> the installer and user configuration. OEM could use just OEM or both if they 
>> preferred GNOME Initial Setup.> 
> I think I failed to express myself clearly enough: how does this proposal 
> differ from an "OEM" install? It seems to me that it does not. Why is it not 
> feasible to modify OEM mode to use GNOME Initial Setup? Why do we need a 
> separate new option? Ignore the fact that GNOME Initial Setup is 
> GNOME-specific and might not be the best tool for other flavours; what 
> difference exists in the workflow of what you're trying to do vs. what OEM 
> mode currently does?
You're right! This is basically OEM mode but with the download updates and 
restricted extras removed.
> 
>> 
>> Yes, we have an installer sprint  coming up at the end of August. There will 
>> be work folks can review. >> 
> 
> Great! Feel free to ask if you have questions; we have the #ubuntu-installer 
> IRC channel just for that.
Awesome. Thanks!

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