On Sun, 2003-02-23 at 10:30, Terry Collins wrote:
> Alan L Tyree wrote:
> >
> > Any suggestions much appreciated. And we might set a world record for
> > the oldest first time Linux user!
>
> Go even older tvwm or fvwm. They give multiple desktops (one for email
> client, one for browser).
>
> Or skip any windows manager. Pine and Lynx. Seriously, I know a lot of
> old fogies who use nothing else.
Tried that approach - no good since she needs to see some pictures on
the WWW.
>
>
> Word processing might be a problem (no she doesn't want open/star
> office/abi word). I would even suggest latex and letter.sty,if she just
> had a few templates. Some of these old folks are quite good on the
> pickup. )How do you like drinking cups of tea = support fee {:-)
I have found newbies take to Lyx pretty well. As for tea, this is a
swinger type who provides the occasional glass of wine.
Alan
>
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