On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 at 11:33, david <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know I could give her Windows, but I think Ubuntu will > be easier because I can give her advice. I don't know how to run > Windows ;-)
I've found that a well-configured GNOME desktop (a la Ubuntu) is far easier for a computer novice to wrap their heads around, thanks largely to the amazing usability work done on the platform. Complications occur mainly when you introduce an established Windows/Mac user, and they expect the UI to be a clone of what they're used to. They are tainted by their own experience. If they don't keep an open mind and recognise that the UI is _different_ (not better or worse - that's a different, and potentially very subjective debate) they will fail and meet frustration. -- "If you agree that Windows is a huge asset, then it follows quickly that we are not investing sufficiently in finding ways to tie IE [Internet Explorer] and Windows together" - Microsoft Senior Vice President Jim Allchin
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