On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad)
<amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Nio Wiklund
<nio.wiklund@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:nio.wiklund@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
On 2013-10-24 15:31, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote:
>
> On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Nio Wiklund
<nio.wiklund@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:nio.wiklund@xxxxxxxxx>
> <mailto:nio.wiklund@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:nio.wiklund@xxxxxxxxx>>> wrote:
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> Today, there is another person, who misunderstood the
partitioning
> dialogue of the desktop installer.
>
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2183287
>
> 'When I went to install 13.10 I chose the option to
remove windows and
> replace with Ubuntu. I had two partitions when I chose
this. One with
> files I wanted to keep and the other being the windows 7
partition. When
> I chose to remove windows I assumed it would be placed
on my C drive and
> not my other one. But what actually ended up happening
was all my
> partitions merged into one deleting everything. Now I
only have Ubuntu
> on my drive. I need help retrieving my files please!'
>
> -o-
>
> This is what I have been telling, when describing the
One Button
> Installer
>
> '...
> Case 1: Tool that is easy to use and just works
>
> The normal linux installers that come with iso files are
complicated to
> use or freeze during the installation process, and you
want a tool that
> is easier to use and just works.
> ...
> a. The Desktop Installer is flexible and looks nice, and
is generally
> easy to understand, but the partitioning page can make
people confused.
> There are several threads at the Ubuntu Forums
describing installations,
> where a previous system has been overwritten by mistake.
...'
>
> It is really too bad, and something that should be
improved in 14.04
>
> Best regards
> Nio
>
>
> Hi,
>
> All that can be solved in one two 'very' simple steps:
>
> 1- Create a YouTube Video that explains in details HOWTO
Install Ubuntu
> with all the possible cases
> 2- Add a link for that YouTube Video right next to the
Download Link so
> those who download Ubuntu or any flavour can 'watch' and
'learn' how to
> install the system
>
> Time is money and saving time is a very important factor in
just 6
> months cycle :)
>
> Just a very quick thought!
>
> --
> Remember: "All of us are smarter than any one of us."
> Best Regards,
> amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
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1. I do think it is important to improve the text in the
installer itself
Any suggestions? for someone who failed to backup his/her
important data before actually wiping his/her HDD, I'd only think
he/she will not even bother to read any text :)
because those who might need the video might not play it.
As I mentioned, the Link of that HOWTO Video must be posted right
next to the Download Link with a Note:
"Please, see/watch this video BEFORE you install the system" :)
Those who fail to 'read' any improved text or watch the video, can
blame no one but themselves.
Backing up is the very first step. This must be mentioned clearly
next to each and every download link, IMHO :)
2. I wrote that it should be improved in 14.04, which is an
LTS version,
so more than 6 months are involved.
Best regards
Nio
Well, this is not for me to decide. This will go into so many
discussions and will take time. Why NOT save the time and just go
for the easiest solution rather than changing the whole thing just
because 'some' users who can't read nor backup their data?
But YES, I am WITH any improvement that makes life easier.
However, time is the real challenge that we do have. While 6
months may look enough for that, IMHO, each minute should be
carefully considered :) that is just me though!
Thanks!
Thanks a lot, Nio :D
You have reminded me to add a very important note that I forgot to add!!!
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/GetUbuntuGNOME
http://ubuntugnome.org/download
Once my voice is back to normal (when this ugly flu leaves me alone),
I might create a Video and Adding it to our Area on Ubuntu GNOME
Website and Wiki Page :)
Highly appreciate the inspiration :D
--
Remember: "All of us are smarter than any one of us."
Best Regards,
amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
Areas of Involvement <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/AreasOfInvolvement>
My Projects <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/Projects>
