Bug 1020218

Summary:	Image slideshow during installation looks like banner ads
Product:	[Fedora] Fedora	Reporter:	fednuc <fedora2021q2>
Component:	anaconda	Assignee:	Anaconda Maintenance Team <anaconda-maint-list>
Status:	CLOSED NOTABUG	QA Contact:	Fedora Extras Quality Assurance <extras-qa>
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Priority:	unspecified
Version:	20	CC:	amulhern, anaconda-maint-list, dshea, g.kaviyarasu, jonathan, mkolman, sbueno, vanmeeuwen+fedora
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Description fednuc 2013-10-17 10:10:27 UTC

Description of problem:

The slideshow of images shown at the bottom of the installation screen have a format nearly identical to web banner ads, making them look like unwanted advertising rather than useful information.

Most users will have developed a mental filter for this size and shape of changing image owing to the prevalence of banner ads on the web.

Actual results:

User ignores the slideshow, and/or is subconsciously annoyed by what looks like advertising even before the completion of installation.

Expected results:

User enjoys learning more about Fedora during installation.

Additional info:

For a counterpoint, see Ubuntu's installation slideshow. In their case the large squarer-format images don't resemble banner advertising at all, and also provide a much better space to showcase e.g. applications, websites.

Comment 1 David Shea 2013-10-23 13:30:15 UTC

That's just, like, your opinion, man

Comment 2 fednuc 2013-10-23 13:55:02 UTC

It's disappointing to have a bug closed like this without the substance of the bug (opinion or not) being addressed.

What would make this feedback worthy of more than a one-line bug close? Is there some structured feedback system to which I could contribute my opinion that would give some collective weight to what I've said in the event that I'm not the only one who thinks this?