Matt Zimmerman wrote: > On Mon, Sep 03, 2007 at 07:34:18AM -0000, Matthew Paul Thomas wrote: >> If I did originally recommend that text, I apologize, and offer it as an >> example of the importance of usability testing. >> >> I agree with trying "Start Ubuntu" instead. That has the possible >> problems that (1) it may lead people who fear installation to choose >> "Start Ubuntu in safe graphics mode" instead (because they read it as a >> "safe mode" that is also graphical), and (2) it may lead people who >> already want installation to choose "Install with driver update CD" >> instead. >> >> My next choice would be "Test-drive Ubuntu", which would likely >> eliminate problem #1, but worsen problem #2. An alternative method of >> reducing problem #1 would be to rename "safe graphics mode" to "basic >> graphics mode". > > I think we may be able to eliminate safe graphics mode as a top-level option > thanks to Bryce's work on bullet-proof X, but I'm not sure. > > #2 is the worst of the lot, though, I think. There are many Linux live CDs > out there which cannot be used to install, and so it's important that the > user realize that is the proper choice if they want to install it. > > I'm thinking about something like: > > Start Ubuntu > Load driver update CD > > and wondering whether we should add some text after the first option to > remind the user that installation is available.
Yes I favour that: " Start Ubuntu (includes option for install)" would cover all concerns I have come across -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- Boot-up option 'Start or install Ubuntu' scares new users https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/109064 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
