| I originally posted this as a question at Ayatana: https://answers.launchpad.net/ayatana-ubuntu/+question/110648 But thought I'd try this approach, please be kind. As I found out iso-testing prior to Lucid Beta 1 the Live CD now requires user interaction to display menu options: https:/ At first this seemed fine but having used this more and more I find it to be only annoying. Consider the following: 1) It creates confusion for those who are new to Ubuntu. I've seen this a lot at the forums. 2) We've only moved the interactive part to a later point in the boot cycle because you still must choose whether to just "run" Ubuntu or install Ubuntu, so this really did not result in a faster boot. 3) With that "move" all we've done is "remove" the options to check CD for defects, adjust boot parameters, etc. without an otherwise unnecessary reboot which only results in frustration. 4) Even after learning of the new "boot behavior" the option to press any key passes so quickly that even an unplanned phone call or some other interruption can cause me to miss the opportunity, and increasing that "time out" would only increase the boot time. I'm curious what others think about this. We could possibly plan changes for the first "point release" of Lucid and I'd think certainly for Maverick, and no time like the present ;^) |