52542 - Change download menu text

Status: VERIFIED FIXED

(SeaMonkey :: Installer, defect, P2)

Description

[Todd Pringle]

As we have discussed, changing the download menu text to steer users toward a
minimal download should have the effect of increasing the number of people who
successfully download and install Netscape 6.  This goes directly to our goal of
increasing market share.  I suggest that we modify the text to read as follows:

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Recommended - Program will be installed with the most common options, but
without Java.  This configuration is recommended for most users:  it is the
quickest to download and minimizes use of disk space on your computer.

Full - Program will be installed with a range of options, including Java,
add-ins from various partner programs, and several international language packages.

Custom - Enables the greatest flexibility of installed components.  Recommended
for advanced users or users with specific international language package
requirements.

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Recommended should be the default.  I know that the UI freeze is tomorrow, 9/14,
is this quick and easy to implement?

Comment 1

[Todd Pringle]

nsbeta 3+, P2?

Comment 2

[Jaime Rodriguez, Jr.]

Adding keyword nsbeta3. Adding Daniel and Montsi to cc: list.

Dan - Please accpet Todd's nomination for nsbeta3+. I'd also suggest making this 
a P1.

Comment 3

[Daniel Veditz [:dveditz]]

Approving based on two PM's input :-)

P1 sounds high, I'll stick with Todd's P2 suggestion for now

Comment 4

[Sean Su]

The description strings are too long.  It will be clipped.  Stop by my cube if 
you want to see how to get a string to fit the description area.

Reassigning back to Tood for new descriptions.

Comment 5

[Sean Su]

Todd stopped by and figured out a new set of strings:

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Recommended - Installs the most common options: quickest to download, 
recommended for most users.  Java not included.

Full - Program will be installed with a range of options, including Java and 
several international language packages.

Custom - Recommended for advanced users or users with specific international 
language package requirements.

Reassigning back to myself.

Comment 6

[Sean Su]

Todd, please file other bugs for the other platforms too (mac and linux) and 
assign them to [e-mail].

I'll check in the fix for windows when the tree opens up.

Comment 7

[verah (gone)]

For the sake of parallel construction and correct punctuation, can we make that:

Recommended - Installs the most common options. Quickest to download; 
recommended for most users.  Java not included.

Full - Installs a range of options, including Java and several international 
language packages.

Custom - Recommended for advanced users or users with specific international 
language package requirements.

Comment 8

[Sean Su]

Thanks Vera.  fixed finally checked in for windows only.

Comment 9

[Henrik Gemal]

The mozilla-win32-installer.exe 2000102808 says:
- Browser only: Program will be installed with minimal options.
- Complete: Program will be installed with the most common options.
- Custom: You may choose the options you want to install. Recommended for
advanced users only.

Comment 10

[Henrik Gemal]

it this considered fixed for mozilla also?
Or should we do some NS6 <-> Mozilla sync?

Comment 11

[Daniel Veditz [:dveditz]]

For one, lots of Mozilla folks want a "Got my own mail client, thank 
you" browser-only option, whereas Netscape marketing wants only folks motivated 
enough to go through the custom dialog to be able to skip mail and aim. So, I'd 
say this bug is netscape only.

If you have specific changes you'd like to see for Mozilla please describe what 
those would be in a separate bug to reduce confusion. Thanks for all the 
attention you give to the installer -- it's *much* appreciated! (resolving this 
one again.)

Comment 12

[Henrik Gemal]

ok!
will keep doing my installer evangelist thingy....