Hi Jeremy,
Just wanted to share a few thoughts about anaconda,
while fresh in my mind (I've managed to install FC5
last night).
First impression: anaconda really rocks! This is a
very solid, pleasant installer.
I do have a few _minor_ points that I think would
make it a bit nicer to use:
* PASS/FAIL color coding
When testing disks, there's nothing in the way
of visual feedback between the PASS/FAIL screens
(I haven't actually seen the FAIL screen :), but
I assume it hasn't changed since FC4)
This is a screen that I tend to dismiss quickly,
and I'm left with that nagging feeling that I didn't
read the text right. A green/red background just for
the word PASS/FAIL will help immensely.
* The text based boot is ugly
Rather minor point, but a graphical initial boot
would make for a less intimidating experience in
this otherwise flawless graphical installer.
* Disk change indicators
Not sure it's worth the trouble, but it would be
really nice if we got some ticks along the progress
bar on when we can expect we will need to change
the CDs. This would also tell someone which CDs are
needed. It would help people a lot to manage their
time during installs.
* Links don't work in Release Notes
Rather frustrating, considering the size of the doc.
Links within the document should work, if they
look like regular links (color, cursor)
* External links in Release Notes are confusing
These can't possibly work, it would be nice if we
can disable them to avoid confusion.
* Space does not page down in Release Notes
I am so used to use space to page down in viewers,
I really miss it when I can not do so.
* Release Notes too big?
I found them to be too big/verbose, especially for
a light read during install. But maybe it's just me.
Hope this helps, and thank you again for the excellent installer.
--
Dimi Paun <dimi@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Lattica, Inc.
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