On 10/23/2014 12:33 AM, ny6p01(a)gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 09:39:17PM -0400, Doug wrote:
> On 10/22/2014 09:11 PM, jd1008 wrote:
>> Have a friend who wants to try getting away from windows, which,
>> in spite of all the AV software the vendor had installed on her
>> windows 7, it was plagued by viruses that rendered it unusable.
>>
>> So, since she is not technically savvy, I was thinking of finding a linux
>> distro that is practically self maintaining, as she has zero tech
>> savvy for
>> doing things like updates, configurations, fililing abrt reports,
>> .....etc.
>>
>> Any ideas what linux to use for such a person?
>>
>> Thanx.
> I like PCLInuxOS, since it is a rolling release, and you never have to
> reinstall it. The update procedure is pretty simple, and adding
> apps via Synaptic is also pretty simple. The KDE desktop is reminiscent
> of Windows, and it's possible to work from the menu itself,
> or to put icons (widgets?) on the desktop and start programs from them,
> just as it is in Windows. The PCLOS Forum is a very
> helpful group, and you normally get an answer to a question within 24
> hours, sometimes less. I didn't start my Linux career with
> PCLOS, so I can't say for certain what a new user from Windows would
> say, but I think it is a good system, and I'v been with it for
> over 4 years. (And it doesn't, at least not yet, have systemd! Altho a
> novice would probably never notice the difference.)
IIRC, when PCLOS was initiated several years ago, their stated purpose was
to be a seamless experience for the LInux novice. I was happy to hear they
are still going strong and also happy to hear that they are a rolling
release, which ensures an up to date system. So, I second your
recommendation!
Lee
Thank you for this vote of confidence.
I have downloaded it and burned it on a DVD.
Will be installing it on the lady's computer as soon as
she can let go of it for a short time.
She will need some basic tutoring.