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Bug#605924: firmware-ipw2x00: License accept/decline question can't be displayed entirely in graphical installer



reassign 605924 cdebconf
tags 605924 patch
thanks

Quoting Ben Hutchings (ben@decadent.org.uk):

> > However, the license text make the Yes/No buttons disappear and users
> > can't see them to notice that the default is declining the license.
> >
> > That may be a cdebconf issue
> 
> This seems like a bug in the graphical front-end.  It should use a
> scrolling text area if necessary.

Yes, that's one. Joey found a solution, or workaround. Patch attached.

> 
> > but, at least having the default to
> > "true" would allow users to blindly type Enter and be able to continue
> > the installation process.
> >
> > Having "Decline" as default then requires user to blindly hit left
> > arrow, then Enter. That's not really obvious..:-)
> 
> We're not supposed to let users install the firmware without presenting
> them with the licence conditions.  Setting the default to 'accept' makes
> it possible that they never see them (due to a high required priority).
> Yes, I know users don't read them anyway.  But if we don't go through
> this charade then we could be forbidden to distribute the firmware at
> all.

I understand. Sad that this brings a strong usability issue in D-I (as
users need to scroll down the license to find the Yes/no buttons).


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