More diagnostics data from desktop

On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 11:32 AM, Jonty Gamao <techxgames at outlook.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I noticed in the mailing list that you guys only talked about users who are > installing Ubuntu for the first time, not upgrading from a previous version > (unless I totally missed it, or misunderstood it): > >> We would like to add a checkbox to the installer, exact wording TBD, but >> along the lines of “Send diagnostics information to help improve Ubuntu”. >> This would be checked by default. > > If I understood it right, then you guys haven't decided whether to leave it > enabled or disabled by default for users who are upgrading, right? > > In my opinion, I think you guys should make it an opt-in thing for users who > are upgrading from a previous version of Ubuntu. It leaves a sour thought > in people's minds when they get drafted to something they're against, even > though they have the option to leave (pretty sure you noticed how this move > became controversial and a hot topic right now). I suggest doing a pop up > right after the upgrade and reboot, or during the upgrade process, that asks > them whether they want to participate (with VERY detailed info on what > you'll be collecting) or not. And maybe leave it unticked. Yes, indeed, we agree -- upgrading users would need to purposely "opt-in" to this behavior, as that wasn't explicitly asked in the past. Upgrading users would need to purposefully enable diagnostics in System Preferences. We should look into a tasteful way of asking this question during the upgrade process. We'll leave that to the Ubuntu UI/UX team ;-) > Personally, I'll help out by giving you guys the data you're asking, but > there are others who are totally against this, especially the idea of > opt-in. > > Take care, > Jonas > > > -- > ubuntu-devel mailing list > ubuntu-devel at lists.ubuntu.com > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel >