Insufficient information during the first run of the program.

[IT-Tool]

Description:

I wanted to bring to your attention an issue I've encountered during the initial launch of the application. When the program starts, it displays the message:

"Downloading OpenAI Model... This happens only once! 🎉"

As a result, it is unclear how long you will have to wait, and the download process may seem slow or even stuck.

Suggestion:

While this is a great feature, there are a few improvements that could enhance the user experience:

1. File Size Information: It would be helpful to inform users about the size of the file being downloaded. This way, we can better gauge how long the download might take.

2. Estimated Time: Providing an estimated time for completion would also be beneficial, as it helps manage user expectations during the download process.

3. An alternative way to download this file.

These improvements would greatly enhance the user experience by providing transparency and reducing uncertainty during the initial setup.

Expected Behavior:

Users should see the total file size and along with an estimated time remaining.

Thank you for considering this feedback.

Question

What is the default folder used for downloading modules?
(In Arch linux the “Models Folder” button does not work).

[thewh1teagle]

I'm not sure it's a good idea to show the total download duration. If the network is slow, users might give up, and if it's fast, it doesn't really make a difference. That's why the 'it's only happening once' aspect is important for users with slow networks. However, I think we should use the enhanced model (quantized to Q8) instead of just the medium one. It’s 800MB instead of 1.5GB, and the accuracy is similar. Also, there's a button right there to cancel the download, with additional info available on hover - maybe you missed that.

[altunenes]

You can actually skip this process entirely by downloading your own version and pasting the whisper file. For instance, I always use the small model instead of the default medium model and I always skip the installation. :-)

Also, I don't see any significant difference between small and medium, neither in Swedish, nor in English, nor in Turkish. Only the grammatical things medium is better. But when we take performance into account, I think small is much better.

[IT-Tool]

However, I think we should use the enhanced model (quantized to Q8) instead of just the medium one. It’s 800MB instead of 1.5GB, and the accuracy is similar.

800MB sounds better 😇

Also, there's a button right there to cancel the download, with additional info available on hover - maybe you missed that.

I saw it, but too late 😉 because its not very obvious.

Thanks for your feedback!