[Bug 400047] Re: Installer's "Install them side by side" option is vague and confusing

[Marcus Tomlinson]

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** Changed in: ubiquity (Ubuntu)
       Status: Triaged => Incomplete

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Title:
  Installer's "Install them side by side" option is vague and confusing

Status in One Hundred Papercuts:
  Invalid
Status in ubiquity package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  Right now, Ubuntu's Partitioner allows you do to these things
  1. Install them (who?/what?) side by side (huh?), choosing between them (who?/what?) each start up.
  2. Use Entire disk (explain)
  3. Specify partitions manually - Advanced (OK)

  The current Ubuntu Installer Partitioner should explain more clearly
  on what the the Installer is about to do when clicking "forward".
  Mandriva's drakInstall and Fedora's Anaconda currently wins over
  Ubuntu's Installer about clear explanation.

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  Screenshots:
  http://tldp.org/HOWTO/html_single/Partition-Mass-Storage-Dummies-Linux-HOWTO/images/capture20.jpg
  http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2008/09/fedora_install.jpg
  ====

  Ubuntu's Partitioner should be explained similarly to the following
  1. Resize existing operating system partition to make space for Ubuntu's Install. Leave current OS untouched.
  2. Format existing operating system and install Ubuntu over current OS.
  3. Advanced partitioner for experienced user.

  Well, or at least similar to Mandriva's or Fedora's Partitioner.

  This would help solve a lot of user's questions asking what the
  Installer is about to do and whether or not it's going to format their
  current OS.

  Thanks

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