Well, maybe just in case someone gets interested in here is the git project .
https://github.com/VentGrey/DebianWelcome/releases
The rules are the same, 100% Free (as in freedom) software.
I completely understand that some of us don't like these things a lot (i personally disable those programs) but maybe this can get some people a little more into debian, also it could help some users by sending them to manpages or tutorials so the forums can keep themselves clean from repeated questions (This is not guaranteed however).
Also thanks for your replies guys , this was an inspiration xD, i also know that Debian is NOT Mint or Ubuntu, i made this just for fun and maybe package it (even tho it might get rejected).
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Debian Welcome Screen?
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good!VentGrey wrote:Well, maybe just in case someone gets interested in here is the git project .
https://github.com/VentGrey/DebianWelcome/releases
well done!
copied from mintwelcome i presume?
the only problem is that a newb would have to install that first to even be able to see it - so not on the first boot - and if they're able to install something straight from github, they hardly need much handholding - which sort of brings us back to square 1 ...
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So, for it to work, it would have to be on the CD1 iso, and to be a dependency of the GNOME desktop, and it would need dependencies of it's own, and this would take up space on CD1 that has to fit on a CD, etc, etc...
You'd really have to come up with a very convincing case to get on CD1. So far, the comments here would suggest that probably won't happen. I think debiman has summarised already why this is unlikely to work.
I haven't looked at the code, but would it need any special dependencies that aren't on CD1?
You'd really have to come up with a very convincing case to get on CD1. So far, the comments here would suggest that probably won't happen. I think debiman has summarised already why this is unlikely to work.
I haven't looked at the code, but would it need any special dependencies that aren't on CD1?
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it's the whole python UI (gtk most likely) enchillada, so most probably yes. otoh, mint also have it on "CD 1" so it can't be that bad...phenest wrote:I haven't looked at the code, but would it need any special dependencies that aren't on CD1?
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VentGrey wrote:I understand most of your points, and i don't blame you xD i also like to Debian-my way but maybe an optional feature for the "newbies" could help a little , as for making one i could post a github link for the project but im afraid it could break the rules,and kills me.
Good grief, no way.
Debian is not the distro for "newbies", stop trying to turn Debian into Ubuntu or Windows. If a newbie wants to learn Debian then learn it, don't say hey why is this different from xyz...If you are the sysadmin and responsible for maintaining or installing the OS for others then you make it for your customers installed from your personal repo, or create your own customized .iso. Problem solved. The day Debian turns into a user friendly distro that caters to the whims and fancies of the newbie crowd and those fleeing Windows or Apple is the day Debian will cease to be what it is.
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it's ok, we're just messing around.HuangLao wrote:Good grief, no way.
it's not like i haven't seen my fair share of enthusiasts who think they know the solution to something that has been working for 20 years...
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:V seems legit.
I would exchange everything I know in exchange for half of what I don't.