On 2011-10-17 18:48, Yasha Karant wrote:
> I am in the process of installing SL 6.1 from the install DVD. Two
> suggestions:
>
> 1. A workaround that will allow installation without an Internet
> connection for those who chose the DVD that contains the necessary RPMs,
> albeit not necessarily the latest and greatest. Once installed, and the
> network is configured, then the usual update mechanism can install the
> latest and greatest production RPMs for the major release in question
> (e.g. SL 6). Fortunately, the 5.7 Network Manager interface and data for
> our residential 802.11 ISP network is close enough to the 6.2 version
> that I could copy data from a network activated laptop to the laptop
> upon which the 6.2 installation was being done. It is not that I do not
> know how to configure to get to the ISP service, but that
>
> 2. For a custom package selection, after one hits "next", put up a
> confirmation box so that one can continue the custom process, rather
> than moving forward with next -- allowing "back".

Most of the installer's development happens in Fedora.  Its entire UI is 
being redesigned right now, so your input may be valuable to them.  If 
you're interested in giving feedback I suggest stopping by the #anaconda 
IRC channel on Freenode or sending mail to the anaconda-devel mailing list.

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda/UX_Redesign
http://www.redhat.com/archives/anaconda-devel-list/2011-June/msg00072.html
http://blog.linuxgrrl.com/2011/09/26/anacondas-flow/

-- 
Garrett Holmstrom