Bug 1020218 - Image slideshow during installation looks like banner ads
Summary: Image slideshow during installation looks like banner ads
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Status: CLOSED NOTABUG
Alias: None
Product: Fedora
Classification: Fedora
Component: anaconda
Version: 20
Hardware: All
OS: Unspecified
unspecified
low
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Anaconda Maintenance Team
QA Contact: Fedora Extras Quality Assurance
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TreeView+ depends on / blocked
 
Reported: 2013-10-17 10:10 UTC by fednuc
Modified: 2013-10-23 13:55 UTC (History)
8 users (show)

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Last Closed: 2013-10-23 13:30:15 UTC
Type: Bug


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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?


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