Bug#317527: [Popcon-developers] Bug#317527: Unclear questions during package configuration

[Avery Pennarun]

On Sat, Jul 09, 2005 at 06:05:56PM +0200, Christian Perrier wrote:

> 
> >         During installation, I am asked the question:
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >  If you do not want to use HTTP, email is used instead.
> >  Use HTTP to submit reports?
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Well, funnily, while translating this new template, I missed the
> concern raised by Manoj but, indeed, I agree with it. It may sound
> very weird, especially in a situation where the question pops up
> during an install.

I've been trying to stay out of popcon development discussions lately to
save myself some time, but I can't really stop myself here: this question is
a UI nightmare.  It doesn't just deserve to be rephrased - it deserves to be
removed.  Why are we asking users such dumb things?  Either the HTTP method
is good, or it's not.  If it's good, let's use it.  If it's not, let's use
email.  I can guarantee that any average user (even a smart one) installing
Debian has no idea which option he should choose, and an extra paragraph of
advice won't help.

Have fun,

Avery