[GTALUG] *** SPAM*** hoping for help

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On Fri, 14 Jul 2017 22:23:05 -0300
Ann Pohl via talk <talk at gtalug.org> wrote:
> Hi. Anyone want to do their bit for the environment by helping me get
> set up? I am not wanting to be an OS computer whiz. I have a full
> plate already doing environmental protection'defense work-activism,
> and being a grandmother etc.. 

Hi Ann :)

> ...I am currently shopping for a new not-fancy computer and need some
> recommendations on which would be best for installing Linux-Ubuntu in
> a dual boot, and I also need an affordable technician to help me do
> that when I get the computer. 
> 
are you looking for a portable pc (as in notebook) or desktop?
and dual boot, is that with microsoft windows? (or something else?)
what applications are you planning on using where? 

having two operating systems dual booting and having to patch/protect
both against virus/sec/etc is actually more work than just doing that
for one... Linux has gone mainstream and there are many Linux viruses
(some distro specific) that are in existence... I also use BSD, and
although I have not seen any virus for my specific kit, I am sure I
could make one, so, nothing is really 'bullet proof' anymore...

> Usually I am in eastern NB but am in the GTA for the summer. I have
> technical support down there, but not up here. My kids are buying me a
> new computer and I need some guidance. I use the Linux - Ubuntu side
> mostly for my work because it deals with a lot of security issues.  
> Thanks for considering this request. Ann Pohl 
> 
maybe it will be an idea to buy an inexpensive notebook, that works
well with ubuntu & other opertaing system (bsd? windows?) that you want
to dual boot with? 

In that case setting it all up, when new, is fairly easy - it all
depends on your level of security required, what it is you want to
install and what you are planing on using where

Give us some more info and lets see what all the available options
are :)

hth

Andre