On Sb, 09 iun 12, 10:13:34, ARAVIND CHAK wrote: > I'm new here but presume that this will be circulated in THE Deb-LIST. What is "THE Deb-LIST"? > So please think whether you would like to widely support/disseminate > five thoughts: > 1) That the classic Debian desktop with > Panels/launchers/drawers/applets remains - always. There is no such thing a "the classic Debian desktop". Debian ships all major DEs and WMs, it just happens that Gnome is the default (but this may change for future releases). > 2) That the software repositories for Synaptic and Software-Centre > are kept as up-to-date as possible to give access to the latest > versions of software e.g. Eclipse, Scribus, I understand that these > are maintained by dedicated people as volunteers. Before suggesting anything in this direction you should understand the Debian release cycle[1][2]. Afterwards you may find out that testing or unstable is a better fit for your needs, assuming you can deal with the occasional breakage. [1] you can read the Debian FAQ and/or Debian Reference Manual [2] at some point you might be tempted to propose more or less significant changes to the release cycle. Be sure to check all past discussions first > 3) That software be developed to make a "Remaster" type backup on > larger than the ISO for a 4.7GB DVD. Sorry, I have no idea what you mean here. > 4) That the .deb packages for all installations be kept in a separate > folder (other than /var/apt/cache/bin??) as a back-up local repository > folder which can be ported to a new installation e.g. after a > re-installation/re-formatting. This will save Internet time and > expense. There are various solutions to this problem. If this is something you need you should start a dedicated thread describing your needs as accurate as possible. > 5) That detailed help panels/pop-ups happen which tell you what each > option implies during Debian installation The Debian Installer has to work in various hardware configurations and is translated in ~60 languages. I'm afraid your idea would bloat it quite a bit and would make it much more difficult to have it localized in as many languages (just compare with the number of translations for the Installation Manual). You may want to check out the Installation Manual (AFAIR it is included on the CDs). If you feel something is missing feel free to send suggestions (preferably in patch form). Kind regards, Andrei -- Offtopic discussions among Debian users and developers: http://lists.alioth.debian.org/mailman/listinfo/d-community-offtopic
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