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 -- users mailing list users@lists.fedoraproject.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Fedora Code of Conduct: http://fedoraproject.org/code-of-conduct Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
