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[Greg Faith <gregfaith@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, Chris we have checked the tasksel listing..

SEE below
greg@greg-Latitude-D620:~$ tasksel --list-tasks
<snip>
u ubuntustudio-font-meta    Large selection of font packages
*i lubuntu-core    Lubuntu minimal installation*
u mythbuntu-desktop    Mythbuntu additional roles
u mythbuntu-frontend    Mythbuntu frontend
u mythbuntu-backend-master    Mythbuntu master backend
u mythbuntu-backend-slave    Mythbuntu slave backend
u ubuntustudio-generation    Tone generation and editing suite
*i lubuntu-desktop    Ubuntu LXDE Desktop*
u ubuntu-desktop    Ubuntu desktop
u ubuntu-usb    Ubuntu desktop USB
<snip>
*u lubuntu-live    Lubuntu live CD*  I may try this one too with non-pae
u ubuntustudio-dvd-live    Ubuntu Studio live DVD
u ubuntu-live    Ubuntu live CD
u ubuntu-dvd-live    Ubuntu live DVD
u ubuntu-usb-live    Ubuntu live USB
u xubuntu-live    Xubuntu live CD
u manual    Manual package selection
greg@greg-Latitude-D620:~$

I cut out quite a few that were not on point..
nm_geo Greg

On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Chris <cyber.druif@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Aloha,
>
> That tasksel might be a bit beginner friendly, however did anyone test
> already if Lubuntu Desktop is even added to that? We've only become
> official this release, that might mean someone could have overlooked it.
> Note that it will take a lot more from our side in terms of documentation.
> Giving a more step by step guidance.
>
> Something to think about.
>
> @Steven: let us know how things will progress.
>
> With metta, Chris
> On Mar 3, 2012 12:09 PM, "Phill Whiteside" <PhillW@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Lance,
>>
>> Chris is team leader for the wiki / docs team [1], as I'm also a member
>> of that team we do still chat to each other :)
>>
>> I've cc'd them this email.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Phill.
>> [1] https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs
>>
>> On 2 March 2012 20:24, Lance <lbsolost@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm working on things, how much documentation do we need?
>>>
>>> I think a very brief how-to regarding upgrades from Oneiric to Precise.
>>> But we all know that upgrades can be problematic depending on
>>> customization, hardware, etc.
>>>
>>> When it comes down to the the mini.iso we used to provide very limited
>>> details regarding the minimal install:
>>>
>>> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Documentation/MinimalInstall
>>>
>>> None of that is wrong but I think we should be able to use "Install" and
>>> 'tasksel'. Or should we go CLI? Or do we need to provide details for both
>>> methods?
>>>
>>> If we go with 'tasksel' I like this guide:
>>>
>>> http://xbmcmediacenter.com/how-to-install-ubuntu-mini-iso/
>>>
>>> But I have a few concerns:
>>>
>>> (1) Regarding "hostname" I think we need to better explain that it's the
>>> same as Computer Name using the live CD, ie:
>>>
>>> This is the name used to identify the computer on your network, if
>>> you're used to using the live installer it's simply called "computer name"
>>> there and it's created for you when you enter your full name and user name,
>>> eg;
>>>
>>> If your full name is "John Smith", and you keep the user name "john"
>>> your computer name will typically be something like "john-desktop".
>>>
>>> (2) HTTP proxy. I've never had to set one up, most users won't. How do
>>> we explain that?
>>>
>>> (3) Partitioning! How much should we say? At least "use largest
>>> continuous space" still exists in the Debian installer ;^)
>>>
>>> (4) Regarding encryption I don't know what to say, I've never done so.
>>>
>>> (5) UTC clock settings still exists in the alternate install images but
>>> not in the netboot installs I've tried. Do we need to mention anything here?
>>>
>>> I think PhillW is our main documentation guy so I think it's ultimately
>>> up to him to decide what the documentation says, sorry Phill :^)
>>>
>>> But I also wanted to be able to create a bootable USB flash drive with
>>> the mini.iso image and while it was possible using grub and "dd" I found it
>>> unreliable, and we all know "dd" can be hazardous to existing data.
>>>
>>> So I kept exploring and it's fairly easy to create a bootable mini.iso
>>> with UNetbootin. Downright easy to create a Oneiric image, a tiny bit more
>>> complicated to create Precise image due to the need to understand file
>>> paths, but much safer than using "dd" from CLI.
>>>
>>> So I contacted the UNetbootin dev and asked if they'd provide both
>>> standard and non-pae images in their available downloads. We'll have to be
>>> patient for a reply.
>>>
>>> What does everyone think so far?
>>>
>>> If you wish you can follow the conversation here at the forums:
>>>
>>> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1924455
>>>
>>> Sorry if I'm just being a pain in the neck,
>>>
>>> Lance
>>>
>>> PS: All of my hardware runs the PAE kernel just fine so we will need a
>>> non-pae tester at some point, but I know how to look and see what kernel
>>> packages are installed, what's running, etc.
>>>
>>> --- On *Thu, 3/1/12, Phill Whiteside <PhillW@xxxxxxxxxx>* wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Phill Whiteside <PhillW@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Subject: [Lubuntu-qa] Non-pae testing
>>> To: lubuntu-qa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 1:39 PM
>>>
>>>
>>> As the subject says.
>>>
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