Where to report usability criticism of Kubuntu installer?

[Spectrum]

Hello.

Having recently installed Kubuntu, I have some criticism of the Kubuntu installer. These are not problems I need help fixing, but rather usability issues that I think could be improved in future releases.

Where should I report these issues? Should I post them here on the forum, or is there another place where it would be more suitable to post them?

Thanks in advance.

[GreyGeek]

Re: Where to report usability criticism of Kubuntu installer?

Thanks for asking, instead of ranting! 8)

The site you want can be found here. Near the bottom of the page is a section "When NOT to file a bug report". There you will find links to sites where you can offer your suggestions.

[verndog]

Re: Where to report usability criticism of Kubuntu installer?

Hello.

Having recently installed Kubuntu, I have some criticism of the Kubuntu installer. These are not problems I need help fixing, but rather usability issues that I think could be improved in future releases.
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I'm curious what prompted this topic? I have issue with Ubiquity from the LiveCD. It crashes on using the manual install. So I now use the alternate method, debian-installer, and it works perfectly.

[Spectrum]

Re: Where to report usability criticism of Kubuntu installer?

Thanks for the reply. In case anyone here wants to hear about it, I'll post my issues here as well.

Dear Kubuntu developers.

As a new user, having recently installed Kubuntu, I have some criticism of the Kubuntu installer. These are not problems I need help fixing, but rather usability issues that I think could be improved in future releases. I hope you will find the below useful.

1. There is no progress bar when checking the install medium for errors.

2. When choosing where to install, there are only two options: "Use entire disk" and "manual". Basically, there is a "complete n00b" and "expert" level, but no intermediate levels. I suggest adding one or more of the following:
(a) A "replace existing Linux" option, like the Fedora installer has (in Fedoras 9-11, at least).
(b) A "use unpartitioned space" option.
(c) A "replace the following partitions with a default Linux layout".

3. When I get to the end of the wizard, the "forward" button turns into an "install" button. When I press "back", the "install" button should change back to "forward", but no. It keeps saying "install" even though it actually acts as a "forward" button. This is a bug.

4. If I go "back" to the part where I select where to install, it does not let me review the settings I chose last time. Instead, it forces me to start over.

5. When I am done selecting options and the installer is installing, I see a horde of progress bars that come and go. This is not very useful. It would be more useful to have an "overall installation" progress bar. (Even if it is very imprecise, it would be better than nothing.)

6. When installation is in progress, the background (behind the little message box and progress bar) turns white. White is a bad colour IMO, since it uses more energy and puts more strain on the eyes. I would prefer a black background.

Regards,
Claus Appel

[GreyGeek]

Re: Where to report usability criticism of Kubuntu installer?

Excellent report, Claus 8)

It's one I am sure the developer will appreciate getting.