Recommend a Linux release for very, very non-specialist

[ted leslie]

I use Linux mint debian edition, and I would just caution that it is super
easy and good for beginners, BUT
since it is pure debian, its also just as powerful, if not more powerful :)
then any other linux out there as well.
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.

-tl


On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Aruna Hewapathirane <
aruna.hewapathirane-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:

> >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.)
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> 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.
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> This may help you decide:
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> http://lifehacker.com/5993297/ubuntu-vs-mint-which-linux-distro-is-better-for-beginners
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> >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.
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> 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.
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> This walks you through the process of installing teh Win-XP theme :
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=924k7CyWLJ0
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> Click this : http://winxp4life.tk/ then click Linux then click Download
> The Luna XP Theme for Linux.
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> 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>
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>> Killer apps will be LibreOffice, Mahjongg, Image Viewer, and VLC.  Bonus
>> points if I can get existing Scrabble app to run under Wine.
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>>         Thanks,         Mel.
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