On Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:41:45 -0700 Phil Waclawski <phil.waclaw...@mesacc.edu> wrote:
> Well, if he's never used Linux before, one of the desktop friendly > distros (Mint, Ubuntu, Kubuntu) is definitely where to start, but the > big help would be someone helping with the initial setup. Find out > what they want. Show them how to find and install software, how to > set up basic internet connections and so on. > > That may be of more use than the particular distro (so long as you > pick a desktop friendly one. ;) > > Phil W For people who just want a handy computer and don't care what's inside it, I usually recommend Lubuntu. Works every time. SteveT Steve Litt October 2015 featured book: Thriving in Tough Times http://www.troubleshooters.com/thrive --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
