On 24 October 2013 18:05, chris hermansen <clherman...@gmail.com> wrote: > William, I am with you. But still "remove windows" leaves the would-be > ubuntu user to think that there may be a way to put it back later...
It is some time since I did an install like that, but does it not warn with a message "Warning this will delete all files on the disk" or something similar before it starts the install? Colin > > Perhaps "remove windows and all your files completely - they cannot be > recovered except possibly from whatever backup you have" would be better. > > On 2013-10-24 8:41 AM, "William" <wjck...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> On 10/24/2013 09:05 AM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) wrote: >> >> >> 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 >> Areas of Involvement >> My Projects >> >> >> While I have nothing but the greatest of heartbreaking sympathy for people >> who wipe their Windows partition by mistake in this manner, I truly cannot >> fathom what they are failing to interpret in the option "remove windows". >> The existence of the option to install side-by-side should make the meaning >> of "remove windows" even more completely obvious than it already is. But >> still, even if the side-by-side option were not present... One can only be >> hand-held so much, but I am starting to think that when the "remove windows" >> option is selected, 3 maybe even 4, impossible to misinterpret dialogue >> boxes should follow. Advising someone on the last one to stop right there if >> they still don't understand while referring them to online documentation. >> >> -- >> Ubuntu-quality mailing list >> ubuntu-qual...@lists.ubuntu.com >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-quality >> > > -- > Ubuntu-quality mailing list > ubuntu-qual...@lists.ubuntu.com > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-quality > -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa Post to : lubuntu-qa@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
