Hello,
So now I realize my 'bug' is actually a feature and we have comments all the 
way to the top.  very cool.

The installer should have a place to set the host name of the computer.
Put it back .  Maybe tweak it so its more like a question, " Do you want
to name this computer or is " I_dont_care" acceptable to you.  When I
have to hand edit files to set the host name I am afraid that it is an
incomplete change.  No I dont want to open a tool after installation to
change the hostname.  I want it correct the first time.

I appreciate all the work on Ubuntu GNU Linux and am just talking out
loud here.

1.  The tipping point away from windows for me was that the software was always 
in competition with each other for resources.
2.  The tipping point away from Redhat/Fedora was dependency hell.
3.  The tipping point away from Debian was dependency conflicts from the 
necessary (for me) 3rd party repositories. 
4.  I am feeling a little unbalanced over the last couple cycles:
      a. xdmcp bug/feature number 408417
      b. "buttons on left" feature.  You're telling me that removing the 
ability to set the host name is so the new user 
      'experience should be attractive and effortless to reassure new users 
that Ubuntu is the right choice.'  Then at their
      first attempt to use GNU linux the buttons are on the other side 
relatively.  Yes I've gotten used to the Macification  but my
      frustration came back this week when I had to use a WinVista 
installation, and my brain was on the left side.
      c.  this hostname feature.

thanks for your time and consideration

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Maverick ubiquity lacks option to change computer name
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