RAM Usage During Installation of Lubuntu

[Yorvyk]

On 16/06/13 20:36, Jonathan Marsden wrote:
> On 06/16/2013 11:22 AM, Nio Wiklund wrote:
>
>> I think your analysis is correct, so if you have low RAM
>>
>> 1. Make sure there is swap and that it is active before starting the
>> installer
>>
>> 2. Do not touch it during the installation (at the partitioning page)
>
> I think expecting novice users coming from Windows to pre-partition and
> set up swap space before they install is asking a *lot*.  I'd much
> prefer that we focus on installing to an HD with either no partitions,
> or a Windows partition, on it, since that is the common case for
> newcomers coming from a Windows OS on older hardware.
>
> I think asking people to use the "Install Lubuntu" menu item on the
> desktop image is fine, as it is not difficult, and indeed is even
> logical, since that is exactly what they want to do :)
>
> I think asking people with lower RAM machines to use the Alternate
> Install CD is also fine, as it is no more difficult than using ubiquity,
> just less pretty.
>
> Anything beyond that (using netboot/mini.iso, or manual pre-partitioning
> to add swap space, etc.) is, to me, a workaround rather than something
> which we should expect normal users to have to deal with.  Suitable for
> hobbyists, but not for the general public.
>
> Since I'm writing the Installation chapter of the planned Lubuntu
> Manual, if that viewpoint is totally wrong/incorrect/nuts, I need to
> know that, ASAP :)  In the end it's likely to be my decision, but I am
> interested in well-reasoned statements of different positions on this
> from anyone in the Lubuntu community.
>
> Jonathan
>
>
For the manual I agree, KISS.

While outside the scope of the manual the create swap before install 
method could be useful for more advanced users if they’re installing for 
somebody else and all they have is the Live CD.

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Steve