On Thu, 04 Dec 2003 18:44:35 -0500, H. S. wrote: > Paul Morgan wrote: >> On Thu, 04 Dec 2003 14:42:21 -0700, Monique Y. Herman wrote: > >> >> Of course, setting up some stuff (like X) was harder than it is now, but > > That was exactly where I had the problem, because the "good enough" > installer wouldn't tell me anywhere what to do with a wheel mouse, > though it had a lengthy explanation about the other kind of mouse. The > trick was not know in advance in what USB modules to include I guess, > otherwise there was no option of /inputs/mice or something like this in > the devices menu when the installer was explaning what a mouse device is > to the user while not knowing what a wheel mouse is! > >> the installer was great. I think it's just really a question of reading >> the docs first, then thinking and planning. > > True, reading some docs and knowing what a partition is, how big certain > partitions should be, and other such fundamental things should be fine. > But it is not impossible to make a "Back" button in the ncurses-gui so > that a mistake can be undone? Even this one simple improvement will be a > HUGE one in the installer. > > > ->HS
You have my heartfelt agreement for the need for a "Back" button, or even also a "Quit" button in some of the install scripts. -- ....................paul "The number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected." (The UNIX Programmer's Manual, 2nd Edition, June 1972) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]