Yes, Chris we have checked the tasksel listing.. SEE below greg@greg-Latitude-D620:~$ tasksel --list-tasks <snip> u ubuntustudio-font-meta Large selection of font packages *i lubuntu-core Lubuntu minimal installation* u mythbuntu-desktop Mythbuntu additional roles u mythbuntu-frontend Mythbuntu frontend u mythbuntu-backend-master Mythbuntu master backend u mythbuntu-backend-slave Mythbuntu slave backend u ubuntustudio-generation Tone generation and editing suite *i lubuntu-desktop Ubuntu LXDE Desktop* u ubuntu-desktop Ubuntu desktop u ubuntu-usb Ubuntu desktop USB <snip> *u lubuntu-live Lubuntu live CD* I may try this one too with non-pae u ubuntustudio-dvd-live Ubuntu Studio live DVD u ubuntu-live Ubuntu live CD u ubuntu-dvd-live Ubuntu live DVD u ubuntu-usb-live Ubuntu live USB u xubuntu-live Xubuntu live CD u manual Manual package selection greg@greg-Latitude-D620:~$
I cut out quite a few that were not on point.. nm_geo Greg On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Chris <[email protected]> wrote: > Aloha, > > That tasksel might be a bit beginner friendly, however did anyone test > already if Lubuntu Desktop is even added to that? We've only become > official this release, that might mean someone could have overlooked it. > Note that it will take a lot more from our side in terms of documentation. > Giving a more step by step guidance. > > Something to think about. > > @Steven: let us know how things will progress. > > With metta, Chris > On Mar 3, 2012 12:09 PM, "Phill Whiteside" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Lance, >> >> Chris is team leader for the wiki / docs team [1], as I'm also a member >> of that team we do still chat to each other :) >> >> I've cc'd them this email. >> >> Regards, >> >> Phill. >> [1] https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs >> >> On 2 March 2012 20:24, Lance <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I'm working on things, how much documentation do we need? >>> >>> I think a very brief how-to regarding upgrades from Oneiric to Precise. >>> But we all know that upgrades can be problematic depending on >>> customization, hardware, etc. >>> >>> When it comes down to the the mini.iso we used to provide very limited >>> details regarding the minimal install: >>> >>> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/Documentation/MinimalInstall >>> >>> None of that is wrong but I think we should be able to use "Install" and >>> 'tasksel'. Or should we go CLI? Or do we need to provide details for both >>> methods? >>> >>> If we go with 'tasksel' I like this guide: >>> >>> http://xbmcmediacenter.com/how-to-install-ubuntu-mini-iso/ >>> >>> But I have a few concerns: >>> >>> (1) Regarding "hostname" I think we need to better explain that it's the >>> same as Computer Name using the live CD, ie: >>> >>> This is the name used to identify the computer on your network, if >>> you're used to using the live installer it's simply called "computer name" >>> there and it's created for you when you enter your full name and user name, >>> eg; >>> >>> If your full name is "John Smith", and you keep the user name "john" >>> your computer name will typically be something like "john-desktop". >>> >>> (2) HTTP proxy. I've never had to set one up, most users won't. How do >>> we explain that? >>> >>> (3) Partitioning! How much should we say? At least "use largest >>> continuous space" still exists in the Debian installer ;^) >>> >>> (4) Regarding encryption I don't know what to say, I've never done so. >>> >>> (5) UTC clock settings still exists in the alternate install images but >>> not in the netboot installs I've tried. Do we need to mention anything here? >>> >>> I think PhillW is our main documentation guy so I think it's ultimately >>> up to him to decide what the documentation says, sorry Phill :^) >>> >>> But I also wanted to be able to create a bootable USB flash drive with >>> the mini.iso image and while it was possible using grub and "dd" I found it >>> unreliable, and we all know "dd" can be hazardous to existing data. >>> >>> So I kept exploring and it's fairly easy to create a bootable mini.iso >>> with UNetbootin. Downright easy to create a Oneiric image, a tiny bit more >>> complicated to create Precise image due to the need to understand file >>> paths, but much safer than using "dd" from CLI. >>> >>> So I contacted the UNetbootin dev and asked if they'd provide both >>> standard and non-pae images in their available downloads. We'll have to be >>> patient for a reply. >>> >>> What does everyone think so far? >>> >>> If you wish you can follow the conversation here at the forums: >>> >>> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1924455 >>> >>> Sorry if I'm just being a pain in the neck, >>> >>> Lance >>> >>> PS: All of my hardware runs the PAE kernel just fine so we will need a >>> non-pae tester at some point, but I know how to look and see what kernel >>> packages are installed, what's running, etc. >>> >>> --- On *Thu, 3/1/12, Phill Whiteside <[email protected]>* wrote: >>> >>> >>> From: Phill Whiteside <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [Lubuntu-qa] Non-pae testing >>> To: [email protected] >>> Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 1:39 PM >>> >>> >>> As the subject says. >>> >>> -- >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw >>> >>> >>> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa >>> Post to : >>> [email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa >>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/phillw >> >> -- >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs >> Post to : [email protected] >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-wiki-docs >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> >> > -- > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~lubuntu-qa > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > >
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