In another thread I mentioned that I had problems entering my email address half way through the install. I've since created a new droplet at DigitalOcean and the the new install was fine.
It does raise a couple items that people like myself who are new to linux may need some help with:
You recommend that we do an unattended setup and I can see why. Soon after selecting that option, we're asked if we want to install extra programs such as a virus checker and I selected Yes. I was surprised to find that the reasonably quick install procedure slowed down to a crawl while the main and daily virus tables were being installed. This actually took over 90 minutes and I began to wonder; "Is it really worth it?" Once the tables were finally loaded the installation process did continue at a rapid pace. However, it did take close on two hours, which I blame entirely to the virus table downloads.
I assume these protective measures are necessary in a live environment, but if someone only wishes to evaluate the script, can they skip the question about additional programs and save themselves a long wait?
When the panel is finally installed, there's lots of options to choose from. Most are self explanatory, but one has me confused. As it turns out, it's a feature I probably want the most.
In the Utilities section on the default screen, there's a link to Extplorer File Manager. When the link is clicked, a message appears saying "Unauthorised, try again". I'm aware that Extplorer is a third party offering, but I couldn't find anywhere to "switch" it on.
I finally settled on the Sky template, but the Extplorer link isn't even included on that template. That seems to imply that the script may have been removed from the panel in the last year or so.
Is Extplorer included in the download and how can it be incorporated in the panel? I'm sharing the server with another person, also in his mid seventies and the default file manager will be far too complex for him.