Comment 44 for bug 628087

Hello,
So now I realize my 'bug' is actually a feature and we have comments all the way to the top. very cool.

The installer should have a place to set the host name of the computer. Put it back . Maybe tweak it so its more like a question, " Do you want to name this computer or is " I_dont_care" acceptable to you. When I have to hand edit files to set the host name I am afraid that it is an incomplete change. No I dont want to open a tool after installation to change the hostname. I want it correct the first time.

I appreciate all the work on Ubuntu GNU Linux and am just talking out loud here.

1. The tipping point away from windows for me was that the software was always in competition with each other for resources.
2. The tipping point away from Redhat/Fedora was dependency hell.
3. The tipping point away from Debian was dependency conflicts from the necessary (for me) 3rd party repositories.
4. I am feeling a little unbalanced over the last couple cycles:
      a. xdmcp bug/feature number 408417
      b. "buttons on left" feature. You're telling me that removing the ability to set the host name is so the new user
      'experience should be attractive and effortless to reassure new users that Ubuntu is the right choice.' Then at their
      first attempt to use GNU linux the buttons are on the other side relatively. Yes I've gotten used to the Macification but my
      frustration came back this week when I had to use a WinVista installation, and my brain was on the left side.
      c. this hostname feature.

thanks for your time and consideration