I've been using Ubuntu since version 5.04 and this installer in 10.10 is the worst I've ever seen from a usability perspective. I'm an advanced user and only use the manual partitioning tools so I had to test this for myself. The options and the layout are confusing and the propensity for error is real.
The options to Use Entire Disk and Use Entire Partition should NOT appear where they are not needed and their appearance does more potential harm than good. If a user selects to install alongside an existing operating system, they have made their choice and should not be given options that would undo their choice (unless that option is labeled UNDO). Warning screens in bright RED should be thrown up if a user selects something inappropriate or possibly dangerous, better yet, do not give users the option of screwing themselves. That should be what a good installer does, not let the user screw themselves. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/655950 Title: Maverick ubiquity confusion w/ auto-resize option -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
