Package: installation-reports cdrom Version: Alpha 6 release Tags: stretch Maintainers,
As a Debian Science end-user, I applaud the inclusion of Debian Pure Blends in the installation menu. However, currently there is not enough information (within the installer or the documentation) which indicates what selecting one of these options actually does. For instance, I am unsure whether selecting the “DebianScience Pure Blend” option will install all 1397 packges in all Debian Science metapackage. If this is the case, this is superfluous. Suggestions were made in #758116 that it should prompt a menu on first boot to select specific metapackages. Regardless of it’s actual function, if we want users to utilize this feature, it is important to have clear documentation on the Wiki (at minimum) which describes specifically what these options do. I decided not to install the blend out of concern it would install all 1397 packages. A thorough read of installation guides, Wiki, and the #758116 failed to provide any insight. Thanks for any consideration, it would be wasteful to include this feature and users never utilise it out of misunderstanding its function.