Comment 32 for bug 109064

Matt Zimmerman wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 03, 2007 at 07:34:18AM -0000, Matthew Paul Thomas wrote:
>> If I did originally recommend that text, I apologize, and offer it as an
>> example of the importance of usability testing.
>>
>> I agree with trying "Start Ubuntu" instead. That has the possible
>> problems that (1) it may lead people who fear installation to choose
>> "Start Ubuntu in safe graphics mode" instead (because they read it as a
>> "safe mode" that is also graphical), and (2) it may lead people who
>> already want installation to choose "Install with driver update CD"
>> instead.
>>
>> My next choice would be "Test-drive Ubuntu", which would likely
>> eliminate problem #1, but worsen problem #2. An alternative method of
>> reducing problem #1 would be to rename "safe graphics mode" to "basic
>> graphics mode".
>
> I think we may be able to eliminate safe graphics mode as a top-level option
> thanks to Bryce's work on bullet-proof X, but I'm not sure.
>
> #2 is the worst of the lot, though, I think. There are many Linux live CDs
> out there which cannot be used to install, and so it's important that the
> user realize that is the proper choice if they want to install it.
>
> I'm thinking about something like:
>
> Start Ubuntu
> Load driver update CD
>
> and wondering whether we should add some text after the first option to
> remind the user that installation is available.

Yes I favour that:

" Start Ubuntu (includes option for install)"

would cover all concerns I have come across

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alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391