How about simply "Start TAILS"?
I think "session" has varying implications to different people (to me it implies a temporary situation, or a somewhat defined time frame). If we're addressing the basic Windows user, they do know the "Start" button. But seeing as how they are in the midst of a process, perhaps Start + is needed.
Just another thought on the topic.
On Jan 21, 2015, at 10:08 PM, spencerone@??? wrote:
Although I can't install TAILS due to technical limitations on my end, I
have followed the greeter development for the past few months and think
that 'Start' isn't as clear of a label as we might need. Start what?
"the user session" though that isn't clearly communicated with a single
word. Also, 'Play', in regard to the icon, isn't the same as 'Start' or
'Begin', though I am not sure that the computer icon is any more
successful at communicating that we are entering the session. It also
doesn't clearly communicate that we are "leaving the greeter". Maybe a
verbose "Begin Session", or something more accurate, just not too
esoteric, is appropriate. But that doesn't assure us that our
preferences/settings have been saved. Maybe we can add this assurance
somehow?
It appears there are three steps here. 1.Save 2.Close 3.Start Session -
Can all of this be successfully communicated in a single action? Maybe,
though it seems to be quite tricky. We might want a separation, and
combination, of the actions. We could have 'Settings' and 'Start
Session' as the only two options on a particular screen, allowing clear
directional distinction between the two [see attachment]. Forgive the
misalignment with the rest of the greeter development in regard to
typeface, spacing, sizing, context, and the like.
I would jump in on the "Persistence" issue, but I have yet to get that
far.
Awesome,
SpencerOne
On 01/21/2015 16:10, KEN MCCALL wrote:
HI Alan,
Inline below . . .
On Jan 21, 2015, at 03:38 PM, Alan <alan@???> wrote:
Hi!
On Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:39:19 +0000 (GMT)
KEN MCCALL <kemccall@???> wrote:
Who is the target audience (persona)? An non-technical email user?
A
journalist with motivation? (Maybe this has been defined already,
but
I'm highly motivated and don't understand some things here).
This is roughtly defined in our design document
(
https://tails.boum.org/contribute/design/#index5h3 [1]):
OK, good to know where this is. Thx!
"The PELD's target user is the average user in terms of computer
literacy; he or she does not necessarily control fully the computer
being used. Examples would be a public computer in a library, coffee
shop, university or a residence. We assume that the target user does
not want to do any of the configurations (at least with respect to
security and anonymity) of the various applications and tools used
themselves, either because of insufficient knowledge, lack of
interest
or other reasons. The PELD MUST provide strong anonymity with no
need
of advanced configuration whatsoever. It MUST be made as difficult
as
possible for the user to unknowingly compromise anonymity."
Kind of what I figured. On a side note, the sentence " It MUST be made
as difficult as
possible for the user to unknowingly compromise anonymity." seems out
of context for the section 2.1.5 Target user.
"Persistence" is a term that seems to be jargon (or perhaps
specific
to the Unix/Linux world?). It threw me for a loop and I'm a
technical
person. "Persistence" being an act versus describing an object (it
is
persistent). It's an encrypted area, or encrypted volume, secure
area
(or something more common), I'm uncertain thinking about it at
this
late hour, but another term is in need IMHO. Also, it's something
that only exists on a thumb drive or some sort of USB storage,
correct? This may affect the name or necessitate additional
descriptions of some sort. Perhaps some mouse-over help may be in
order? Just a thought.
You're suggesting "Encrypted storage area"?
Yeah, I think "Encrypted storage area" meets the target use needs. Do
you want or is it necessary to advise them first that they need a
storage device installed?
The phrase "You don't have encrypted persistence, want to
configure
one?" This would change based upon the above. Perhaps, "Currently,
there is no encrypted storage area. Do you want to make one? There
are pros and cons." (Pros and cons hyperlinked to info.?)
The icon titled "unlock" should be titled "Unlock". A small UI
consistency issue.
"Start" is starting what? Are we really starting something or
accepting inputs? (Again, I may be way off base here).
It is starting the user session (and leaving the greeter). Do you
have
a wording suggestion?
No. "Start" works fine. I just wasn't sure of what would be next.
Anyway, please take these for what you deem they're worth. I hope
I
can be more beneficial as I become more knowledgeable.
Thanks for your input.
Welcome!
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