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But that's something to iron out +of practice. + +Would be good/obvious for Mageia.org to provide tools for that, but +indeed, letting these groups experiment with unused, outside tools is +a good opportunity as well. + +As for the "Install from Windows" thing, that could be a start, but +(these are general points anyway): + - before, or while building this work group, you have to assess the +value of having an Linux installer from Windows; that is, goal is not +to make a "me too" installer; goal is to understand why/if there needs +to be a Linux installer from Windows in the first place and if there +is a user-benefit of having one on the large scale and in the user +flow (that is, as several pointed out in the thread, isn't this more +like a "fast" answer to a problem that has not been thought deeply +enough?) => in short, what problem does this solve? is it really the +problem? is it really a good solution? + - for instance, is it to fully replace the system? dual boot? user to +decide? will the user be properly reassured about the process, her +data and really understand what is going to happen? + - note that this is not to discourage, it's to test the idea; +moreover, there can be other benefits from working on a Windows-based +Linux installer (if ever): knowledge, inter-systems operatins, doc, +skills; + - volunteers should spec this (a short one will do), what they expect +to demonstrate as a proof-of-concept (working program, user flow +project), build the work group (for instance here, will likely need a +Windows system developer at least), focus and then go ahead. + + + +Romain +</PRE> + + +<!--endarticle--> + <HR> + <P><UL> + <!--threads--> + <LI>Previous message: <A HREF="002347.html">[Mageia-discuss] How about launching "Mageia working parties"? +</A></li> + <LI>Next message: <A HREF="002349.html">[Mageia-discuss] How about launching "Mageia working parties"? +</A></li> + <LI> <B>Messages sorted by:</B> + <a href="date.html#2348">[ date ]</a> + <a href="thread.html#2348">[ thread ]</a> + <a href="subject.html#2348">[ subject ]</a> + <a href="author.html#2348">[ author ]</a> + </LI> + </UL> + +<hr> +<a href="https://www.mageia.org/mailman/listinfo/mageia-discuss">More information about the Mageia-discuss +mailing list</a><br> +</body></html> |