Default installation partitioning should be to shrink existing partitions, not erase the whole disk
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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partman-auto (Ubuntu) |
Confirmed
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Wishlist
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
I have tried installing Kubuntu Breezy preview (daily build 20050902).
When it comes to partitioning, the default option is to erase the whole disk.
THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Beginners are used to just pressing OK for whatever appears on screen.
This setting is the reason why I am scared to give Ubuntu CDs to other people, because they might erase their
data.
It is especially a problem with other languages than English - some part of partitioning text might not be
translated, so person who does not know English will just choose default option, not understanding the
consequences.
Expected behaviour:
Partitioning should be "click-through" - the default option should not destroy any data and offer expected
functionality - making partition for Ubuntu.
The best behaviour would be to offer shrinking Windows partition (or other partition, if Windows is not
present).
Changed in partman: | |
status: | Unconfirmed → Confirmed |
Changed in partman-auto: | |
assignee: | kamion → nobody |
Raising priority - for me this is big problem in wide adoption of Ubuntu. As I said, people are scared to give
installation CDs to others because they might get their disks wiped.