On Sunday 28 November 2004 15:09, you wrote: > Hi, > For the sake of the discussion, I will use the phrase, "my parents". > In fact, I am referring to a potential new linux user, who maybe > any age. The reason I ask, is that I have had this conversation with > many people, and wondered what the consensus is. > > My parents have a win 95 machine, that is loaded down with avg etc etc, > and cannot send email. > > what do you think would best suit my parents. > semi computer literate. > long term exposure to windows 95 > notion of folders/directories is a bit vague > > they need a)email, b)webbrowsing, c)office. "
I have my mum using Linux, she uses Star Office, she has had a few problems, she still has to try using email. In general her needs are simple and hence the solutions tend to be simple, my phone bill will be a bit larger this month but in general I find the less computer literate someone is the less problems they will have that can't be solved simply over the phone. I am in Wellington, mum in Chch.
