<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:courier new,monospace;font-size:small">I use Linux mint debian edition, and I would just caution that it is super easy and good for beginners, BUT </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:courier new,monospace;font-size:small">
since it is pure debian, its also just as powerful, if not more powerful :) then any other linux out there as well.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:courier new,monospace;font-size:small">To me I want to be able to do anything with my Linux distro, yet not how to waste time setting up the "typical" stuff (multimedia, etc), and Linux Mint Debian Edition just gives me the best of all worlds, i.e. easiest to use, and most powerful. So I am just cautioning that "Easy to use" in this case doesn't mean its lacking in any way in the "power" department.</div>
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<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Aruna Hewapathirane <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:aruna.hewapathirane@gmail.com" target="_blank">aruna.hewapathirane-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_extra"><div class="gmail_quote">>I'm looking for a release to put on my Mom's computer to replace a<br>>totally borked Windows XP (refuses to install new printer drivers,<br>
>people who might know aren't helping.)<br>
<br></div><div class="gmail_quote">Linux Mint as every one else said is a good beginners first choice does work straight out of the box<br></div><div class="gmail_quote">without you having to fiddle with anything. <br><br>
This may help you decide:<br><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5993297/ubuntu-vs-mint-which-linux-distro-is-better-for-beginners" target="_blank">http://lifehacker.com/5993297/ubuntu-vs-mint-which-linux-distro-is-better-for-beginners</a><br>
</div><div class="gmail_quote"><br>>I need something with a desktop that isn't radically different from the<br>>classic XP with the START button. Very strong preference for a release<br>>that I can carry down complete on a few DVDs and install without the<br>
>Internet.<br><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">There are many Win-XP themes for Ubuntu, I personally prefer the Luna simply due to it's <br>almost perfect XP layout, look and feel.<br><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">
This walks you through the process of installing teh Win-XP theme :<br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924k7CyWLJ0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924k7CyWLJ0</a><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">
<br>Click this : <a href="http://winxp4life.tk/" target="_blank">http://winxp4life.tk/</a> then click Linux then click Download The Luna XP Theme for Linux.<br>
<br>Or, Here is the direct download link if your lazy like me :) <a href="http://winxp4life.tk/download.php?file=linux_xp_luna_theme_install" target="_blank">Download the Luna XP Theme for Linux</a> <br><br></div>
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Killer apps will be LibreOffice, Mahjongg, Image Viewer, and VLC. Bonus<br>
points if I can get existing Scrabble app to run under Wine.<br>
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