Recommend a Linux release for very, very non-specialist

[Aruna Hewapathirane]

>I'm looking for a release to put on my Mom's computer to replace a
>totally borked Windows XP (refuses to install new printer drivers,
>people who might know aren't helping.)

Linux Mint as every one else said is a good beginners first choice does
work straight out of the box
without you having to fiddle with anything.

This may help you decide:
http://lifehacker.com/5993297/ubuntu-vs-mint-which-linux-distro-is-better-for-beginners

>I need something with a desktop that isn't radically different from the
>classic XP with the START button.  Very strong preference for a release
>that I can carry down complete on a few DVDs and install without the
>Internet.

There are many Win-XP themes for Ubuntu, I personally prefer the Luna
simply due to it's
almost perfect XP layout, look and feel.

This walks you through the process of installing teh Win-XP theme :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924k7CyWLJ0

Click this : http://winxp4life.tk/ then click Linux then click Download The
Luna XP Theme for Linux.

Or, Here is the direct download link if your lazy like me :) Download the
Luna XP Theme for
Linux<http://winxp4life.tk/download.php?file=linux_xp_luna_theme_install>

Aruna












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