If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
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Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#2Still true. My brother, who is the least tech-aware person, got tired of windows updates breaking his peripherals, so he ended up with a linux desktop from Dell, supported by Dell, and he hasn't asked me for any computer help since.
For common chores, "it just works". He uses Libre Office, which also just works. I think he uses Shotwell for photo management.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#3Ken Thompson is 81, "old" people invented most of this stuff.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#4Still true. My brother, who is the least tech-aware person, got tired of windows updates breaking his peripherals, so he ended up with a linux desktop from Dell, supported by Dell, and he hasn't asked me for any computer help since. For common chores, "it just works". He uses Libre Office, which also just works. I think he uses Shotwell for photo management.
Pretty much any $30 HP inkjet printer at Walmart seemed to work with Ubuntu, so I set it up for some elderly friends years ago. Much more stable than windows and I was able to make the desktop icons and wallpaper look the same as they were used to on windows. No tech support calls either, everything just worked for them.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#5Anyone can. But why waste your precious time looking at that Ugly UI in your limited life when you can use MaC OS.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#6Anyone can. But why waste your precious time looking at that Ugly UI in your limited life when you can use MaC OS.
Gnome is smooth and good looking.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#7"Anyone" is a stretch. If you need specific software for work or something (Office, CAD stuff, some embedded stuff springs to mind..) you're still kinda SOL even now.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#8Anyone can. But why waste your precious time looking at that Ugly UI in your limited life when you can use MaC OS.
Why waste your precious time looking at MacOS in your limited life when you could be prostrating in front of your Steve Jobs shrine?
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#9"Anyone" is a stretch. If you need specific software for work or something (Office, CAD stuff, some embedded stuff springs to mind..) you're still kinda SOL even now.
The point is that anyone can use it. Grandparents, kids, even engineering and business people, not that it solves every need.
(IANAL)
Like anyone can drive a (you name it), but said vehicle may not be able to carry a living room set, nor drive OK in the snow.
My take, anyway.
Re: If my mother-in-law can use Ubuntu Linux, anyone can (2012)
#10Still true. My brother, who is the least tech-aware person, got tired of windows updates breaking his peripherals, so he ended up with a linux desktop from Dell, supported by Dell, and he hasn't asked me for any computer help since. For common chores, "it just works". He uses Libre Office, which also just works. I think he uses Shotwell for photo management.
Pretty much any $30 HP inkjet printer at Walmart seemed to work with Ubuntu, so I set it up for some elderly friends years ago. Much more stable than windows and I was able to make the desktop icons and wallpaper look the same as they were used to on windows. No tech support calls either, everything just worked for them.
HP did have great drivers in the HPLIP package, which is ironic considering their Windows drivers are a total dumpster fire.
I say did because I haven't used them in a while. It could still be true.