The term "rescue mode" would be pretty confusing, as there's an entirely different "rescue mode" on the alternate install CD. I agree that "single user" is not necessarily the best term to use, though - it's technically accurate but (as you observe) confusing.
** Changed in: grub (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Low Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed ** Summary changed: - "Single User mode" should be renamed "Rescue mode" + "Single User mode" should be renamed -- "Single User mode" should be renamed https://launchpad.net/bugs/62600 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs