• Launchpad Entry: karmic-boot-experience

• Created: 2009-05-25

• Contributors: Ubuntu Platform, DX and Design teams

• Packages affected: see dependencies below

This document is a part of DesktopExperienceTeam/KarmicBootExperienceSpec

Introduction – General Guidelines

Boot Experience Should Be:

Guiding

• 1st Run: a friendly introduction to the system
• Can teach the user about the computer
• Highly accessible, easy to use for everyone
• Familiar, personal

Fast

• Efficient, giving the user impression of saving time, rather than wasting time
• Lightweight and "breezy"

Simple

• Not too crowded
• Clean and user friendly
• Easy to navigate
• Seamless
• Care free

Welcoming

• Trustworthy
• Friendly
• Inviting
• No technical jargon
• Not scary (esp. during 1st time use)

Reassuring

• Flicker-free, giving the feeling of stability and control
• Reliable and safe

Making the computer "mine"

• Self-expression, feeling of ownership even on shared machine
• Personalised

Inclusive

• Should fit everyone
• Flexible

Reinforcing/introducing the brand

• Set the mood of Ubuntu
• Give a good first impression
• Convey a strong brand message
• Be beautiful

Motto

"Light the Ubuntu inside your machine"

The Boot Experience Will...

...guide me through a fast, simple startup which feels welcoming and reassuring. I will feel in control of my computer throughout.