You know, I don't think that this one is *only* an install question -- it's 
probably a "boot" issue, too, maybe a *UI look & feel* issue.  But, since all 
the cool UI designers seem to hang out here, I'll post it here for 
discussion.... :-)

I propose that OpenSolaris create an audio "identity" for install/boot time.  
I'm sure that you have heard these before -- it's the WindowsXP boot sound, or 
the Macintosh "everything is OK" sound.
I believe that both SuSE and Ubuntu have them, too.  

I think it's our turn to establish an identity, a brand, and show our coolness.

And, in addition to that, I'm going to be bold here, and I'm going to *not* 
suggest that Sun make it.  Instead, this could be a really great place for the 
community to join in!  It doesn't require deep kernel knowledge, and it might 
be a lot of fun.  Maybe a contest, where Sun provides a prize?

I dunno.  The bottom line -- I think we (OpenSolaris) should have an audio 
identity for boot/install.

I did come across an interesting historical article on this, that jogged my 
thinking.  You might enjoy it, too!

It's here:
   
http://musicthing.blogspot.com/2005/05/tiny-music-makers-pt-1-intel-inside.html

Mike
 
 
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