Bug#283600: RC2 succeeded; unhelpful error message

[Christian Perrier <bubulle@debian.org>]

reassign 283600 base-installer
retitle 283600 Please use more informative messages when downloading packages fails or times out
severity 283600 wishlist
thanks

> RECOMMENDATION:
> 
>    Supplement the "DEBOOTSTRAP ERROR" message with something like
> "Go back, and start the Base System install again, or select a faster
> mirror."
>    This simple hint could greatly reduce frustration for a Debian newbie.

But requires a huge amount of work like any string change.

Messages polishing is considered to have been done and cannot be done
in the latest release steps, unfortunately.

We also try to avoid having some installer modules refer to other
installer modules as the modules names or main menu entries are likely
to change.

>    Similar advice would be desirable if downloading times out during
> "Loading components of the Debian Installer".


We can turn this out into a wishlist bug for more informative error
messages.


I reassign the parts of this install report to the relevant modules of the
installer.

Many thanks for your time testing the Debian Installer and reporting
your results. Have fun with your new Debian system!