* Frans Pop <elen...@planet.nl> [20100120 00:03]: > On Tuesday 19 January 2010, Michael Prokop wrote: > > Providing it just within the relevant dialogs isn't an option, nor?
> IMO not: > 1) it is redundant as we can (and do, where needed) offer the same > functionality using debconf questions > 2) it would clutter the user interface > 3) it goes against the design principles of D-I > 4) it would require an extention to the debconf protocol > 5) it would complicate scripts Ok. > > > > I'm well aware of preseeding options like "d-i passwd/make-user > > > > boolean false" but it would be nice to be able to skip e.g. the user > > > > account creation within its *interactive* interface during runtime > > > > as well. > > > You can already do that when installing at lower priorities (expert > > > mode). > What I meant here is that there is be a question "do you want to create a > regular user account", not skipping the component in the menu. > > I'm aware of it, though IMHO it isn't the same experience from a > > user's POV. > It has exactly the same end result. And it's a lot more structured. And > most users *will* want to create a user account, so it is perfectly > natural to only offer the option at lower debconf priorities. Ok, fair enough. Thanks for your time. regards, -mika-
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