installer reverts to partition selection instead of manual partitioning screen

[Sebastian Geiger]

During installation of the karmic the installer reaches the step where one can choose: between automatic partitioning using biggest free space or manual partitioning. When one chooses manual partitioning and selects all the partitioning options and mount points and then clicks forward the installer goes to the screen where name and password are asked.

Problem: One might have forgotten some option and would like to revert to the previous manual partitioning screen. Clicking Back however brings one to the first screen where the selection between automatic and manual partitioning is made. When you click manual again the previous partition settings and mount points are lost and you have to set them again.

Suggested Fix: You should have to click the Back button twice to get back to the automatic/manual selection menu.

[David Given (david.given)]

I've been seeing this too. In my last Ubuntu installation I've had to edit my partitions four separate times due to having the manual partitioner revert all my changes every time I go back to it. The last time through, I was sufficiently frustrated to make a mistake --- luckily a harmless one. This area is one where it's vitally important to have smooth workflow!

[Phillip Susi (psusi)]

It seems that this has been fixed by disabling the back button once you get to the time zone page.