Re: Ubuntu erased my whole hard drive

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From: Charlie Tame
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:13

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Stephan Rose wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:12:30 -0500, Ignoramus27577 wrote:
> 
>> I have been a Linux user for 12 years and do not use Windows at home. So
>> I hope that this statement will make it clear that I am not a Windows
>> zealot.
>>
>> Windows is not worth using for many reasons, but that does not mean that
>> Linux is perfect.
>>
>> That said, it my firm opinion that though Linux install process has made
>> progress, it still SUCKS as far as
>>
>> - Providing 100% clear, understandable instructions and help - Giving
>> user control over partitioning using a simple language (other than
>> /dev/sde1 etc)
>> - controlling settings of grub
> 
> Well what do you suggest it should use?
> 
> Should my drive listing look like this?
> 
> "The big black box in slot number 1 in the big case under my desk?"
> "The big black box in slot number 2 in the big case under my desk?"
> "The big black box in slot number 3 in the big case under my desk?"


That is not adequate, we need a location for "Your desk", and please 
supply some more data to enable us to locate the front door, chair, 
keyboard, telephone (for calling India) and power outlets, or can we use 
Ubuntu without electricity?

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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:13:55 -0500
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