On Thu, 2010-11-18 at 23:39 +0000, Colin Watson wrote: > On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 12:34:58PM -0600, Robbie Williamson wrote: > > So I see the 1st stage as just installing the minimal server, then we > > boot to a login prompt...user logs in and can either do his/her business > > as desired or launch the 2nd stage (which they are told about in a 1st > > boot motd-type message). > > The problem is that doing task selection in the second stage, for a CD > installer, requires keeping copies of a bunch of packages because it's > quite plausible that the user ejected the CD. The code necessary for > this was horrific, and I think the problems with it are fundamental. > > It's really much better to do the whole installation in one go, IMO.
We weren't even considering using the CD during the 2nd stage. I happen to think that trying to use the CD after the installer is done, as anything other than a source for a local package mirror, is more trouble than it is worth. I sat here and tried to type out my reasons for still wanting a 2 stage installer, but I couldn't make sense of it. I think you're right. One install, with really well thought out defaults and not too many questions seems the simplest (but not too simple) solution. -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list Ubuntu-devel-discuss@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
