Re: [Tails-testers] 5.8 beta1 - remarks

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Author: sajolida
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To: intrigeri
CC: Bogumił Modrzewski, tails-testers
Subject: Re: [Tails-testers] 5.8 beta1 - remarks
intrigeri:
> Bogumił Modrzewski (2022-11-08):
>> I noticed that on the final step (i.e. when you turn on the features) -
>> there is a link "Learn how to make a backup of your Persistent Storage" -
>> the link in fact does not point to info about making backups (no "backup"
>> word on that web page).
>
> @sajolida, feel free to fix the link directly on the testing branch :)


Done in 8c5bdd5f9c. I'm really sure about the syntax, so please check
while fetching.

>> The last step could be ended with some confirmation - in the form of "OK"
>> or "You can now close the window" button after choosing the features. For
>> now, it seems that after choosing the features, you just need to close the
>> window with the "x" button in the right top corner - it's a little bit
>> misleading, will my options be saved now...
>
> I understand this can create doubt.
>
> For what it's worth, this design pattern (UI reflects current system
> state, without he need to apply/confirm/save) is increasingly common,
> e.g. it's used by Chrome and Firefox (not only GNOME), so perhaps we
> can rely on the fact users will get used to it?


I think so too, especially as it's used quite consistently in GNOME.

I'll keep an eye on this during the usability tests in February.

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