[Bug 14788] New: Default installation partitioning should be to shrink existing partitions, not erase the whole disk

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Ubuntu | partman

           Summary: Default installation partitioning should be to shrink
                    existing partitions, not erase the whole disk
           Product: Ubuntu
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: i386
        OS/Version: Linux
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: partman
        AssignedTo: cjwatson at ubuntu.com
        ReportedBy: krzysiek-bugzilla.ubuntu.com at lichota.net
         QAContact: kubuntu-bugs at lists.ubuntu.com


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).

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