I would have to say that if anybody cannot use one of the modern Linux desktops then they would struggle with windows too.
I would love to see a scientific test whereby two people with identical intelligence and experience were each given a different OS (one Linux and one windows) and then see who could "do stuff" quickest. The only thing my kids can do with windows which I cannot (do not want) to do with Linux is play windows games. Yesterday I demonstrated something with my Linux box which they struggle with on Windows - cloning a desktop (so I can start a movie on my desktop and walk to the lounge to watch it on the TV). It seems that with windows cloning is not easy. You can set your TV for example to be the primary screen but that means it is difficult to do things when your keyboard and mouse are in another room. Regards, Robert -----Original Message----- From: Derek Smithies [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 29 November 2004 1:23 p.m. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What do I give my "parents" [OT.. Macs] I have to agree with you Hugo. Linux is not ready for "my parents" to use
