GfxbootUpdate
Launchpad Entry: foundations-lucid-syslinux-update
Created: 13/11/2009
Contributors:
Packages affected: syslinux
Summary
This spec describes proposed changes and improvements to Syslinux in Ubuntu Lucid.
Release Note
Rationale
Current issues:
- Styling (logo, colors) does not reflect recent changes to Ubuntu boot and desktop
- Automatic timeout in the initial language selection screen can cause unintended language selection
- User is presented with too many choices in the main menu screen, some of which are only useful in rare situations and only meaningful to technical users
- The wording "Try Ubuntu without any changes to your computer" is awkward and potentially confusing
- Hints appearing at the bottom (e.g. "Press F4 to select alternative start-up and installation modes") do not provide any added value for advanced users and may prove confusing to beginner users.
User stories
Assumptions
Design
Proposed changes:
- Update the Ubuntu logo and colors to match the current styling
- Remove timeout from the initial language selection screen
- Change the wording in the first option to "Try Ubuntu without installing"
- Move "Check disc for defects", "Test memory" and "Boot from first hard disc" into the "F6 Other options menu"
- Do not display any hints
Mockup of the proposed design:
Implementation
UI Changes
Code Changes
Migration
Test/Demo Plan
Unresolved issues