On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) <amjja...@gmail.com>wrote:
> > On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Nio Wiklund <nio.wikl...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> On 2013-10-24 15:31, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote: >> > >> > On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Nio Wiklund <nio.wikl...@gmail.com >> > <mailto:nio.wikl...@gmail.com>> 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> >> > Areas of Involvement < >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/AreasOfInvolvement> >> > My Projects <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/Projects> >> >> 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>
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