My mom has been pretty happy with Redhat and that's what I'm sticking with for now but she does run into trouble now and then, requiring my help. I'm still not sure I'd suggest Linux, even Mandrake, for someone who doesn't have a computer geek handy. Brady > On Sat, Aug 16, 2003 at 10:54:32AM -0500, Brady Hegberg wrote: > > Generally you can't do a lot with Linux unless you're an expert (so > > far). Example: Just installing my mom's printer (which even had a > > sticker of Tux on it!) involved logging in as root and changing > > permissions on files. > > This is partially because of your poor choice in a Linux distribution. > Red Hat, Mandrake, and even Debian (if installed from something like > Knoppix or Libranet ) can be a pleasent experience for a newbie user. > You purchase pre-install Linux workstations and laptops no-a-days > without too much difficulty, and receive technical support and even > warranties if you choose the right vendor. > > There's a learning curve to be dealt with, but that is true of every > operating system. In fact, my parents have ordered a new workstation > from me -- their computer expert son -- and I'm seriously thinking about > ordering the Libranet 2.8 CD as a gift to them. I'd rather they try out > Linux before placing them in harm's way with Windows XP Home. > > We'll see how it goes. _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list