Good for him.Hi list,
I have a small problem, a friend of mine wish to buy a new computer, but does not want to buy MS-Windows. Up to this everything is OK.
I'm using at home debian/sid disto. Its very good, and you will have apt-get that will help you install quicly software you/he needs.
That person does not know much about computers and not interesting in knowing. The only use is for word-processors and spread-sheets.
Just put kde and open office and thats it.
You can choose to install from the net ( its very easy ):
download the image for a floppy:
ftp://ftp.de.debian.org/debian/dists/sid/main/installer-i386/20040801/images then start the computer... you need dhcp access, so pptp or pppoe will not work.
First, you will need to help him at the start!
I'm looking for a Linux distro that will be the best suitable for this type of person, that will not require *me* to run over on any problem 24-7, and will have the best feeling of an OS like MS-Windows.
I would recommend those things if he has a internet connection:
1. you should open an ssh port, for you to come in and help him with installations and configuration of stuff.
2. have a vnc server, so with a touch of an icon, he could let you in, to see his desktop.
3. You can configure www.dyndns.org for him to have a name instade of ip, so you will not have to ask him.
4. configure him a icq client, so he could talk to you and ask questions.
5. configure his mail client to this mailing list or other support mailing list, so he could ask question.
6. configure its irc client to a helping rooms.
I will appreciate any suggestions or ideas on this matter,
Ido
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