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FS#162 - [calamares] add graphical installer with FDE support
Package Request: https://github.com/calamares/calamares
Original Bug Report:
— I would also like to test the beta isos when they are ready through qemu. If it looks good I plan to fully install them onto my laptop. My libreboot x200.
I don’t know if I should make a separate feature for this, but xfce is a good stable desktop environment for such a choice. that and lxde.
Though lxde is going to die...
My bad, I forgot to put in more info on the os, I was going to say testing though.
I may still test this on my netbook at some point. So keep going if you feel like it.
Looking at the list of dependencies, it seems Calamares is a bloated pig.
There are various alternatives including Debian's Installer. Though I'm not sure if we want a graphical installer in the near-term.
I think a gui would be a good idea, at least to get more people interested. That being said, if Calamares is a bloated pig, maybe there are better alternatives. If its super bloated, then maybe this should be closed for now.
PS, debian's installer is not a terrible idea, but I would look for the most stable, secure lightweight gui you can find.
If that makes sense.