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Ubuntu | partman
Summary: Default installation partitioning should be to shrink
existing partitions, not erase the whole disk
Product: Ubuntu
Version: unspecified
Platform: i386
OS/Version: Linux
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: P2
Component: partman
AssignedTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ReportedBy: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
QAContact: [email protected]
I have tried installing Kubuntu Breezy preview (daily build 20050902).
When it comes to partitioning, the default option is to erase the whole disk.
THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Beginners are used to just pressing OK for
whatever appears on screen.
This setting is the reason why I am scared to give Ubuntu CDs to other people,
because they might erase their
data.
It is especially a problem with other languages than English - some part of
partitioning text might not be
translated, so person who does not know English will just choose default
option, not understanding the
consequences.
Expected behaviour:
Partitioning should be "click-through" - the default option should not destroy
any data and offer expected
functionality - making partition for Ubuntu.
The best behaviour would be to offer shrinking Windows partition (or other
partition, if Windows is not
present).
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