If using newer versions of Ubuntu - it is like jumping right onto Windows 8. I would recommend Debian or Mint as a more windows-like experience. Everything is where you are pretty much accustomed to with Windows such as Control Panel for virtually all settings across the board.
Latest Ubuntu is somewhat like Windows 8 now with Metro swipers etc. It is very upbeat and kind of innovative for Linux. It can be difficult at first to even find anything at all as far as settings - like a Control Panel similar. In shorter terms - latest Ubuntu versions interfaces have really been innovated even radicalized if you will. Advanced from the traditional. TRY NAVIGATING TO PREFERENCES > UNIVERSAL ACCESS > DISPLAY > TEXT SIZE.... I really emphasize you try Linux Mint instead! It is based on Debian and Ubuntu together. I call Debian the mother of all Linux distros and they remain tight to Linux ethics and shun most third party activities, security and stability wise. Actually in my experiences over several years using several distros I have found that original Debian Linux is the most stable. Ubuntu has taken lead somewhat in security wise Linux, even instituting AppArmor in Ubuntu http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AppArmor. And yes I will not operate Linux now without Real Time Protection antivirus installed. My motto is never operate ANY computer without at least antivirus installed and protecting 24/7. Simple Firestarter Firewall and Comodo Antivirus for Linux work just fine and relieves any fears. You slide Comodo to "On Access" which is Real Time Protection activated. TRY MINT! Get the LTS version / recommended..... Linux Mint Releases http://www.linuxmint.com/oldreleases.php Editions for Linux Mint 13 "Maya" http://www.linuxmint.com/release.php?id=18 Long term support release (LTS), supported until April 2017. gerald philly pa usa HOME http://linuxducks.webs.com On 08/04/2013 11:57 AM, Jim wrote: > For some time I have used Ubuntu Linux, I like being able to try it without > installing. But I never decide to install because there are so many things I > can't deal with. One of these is the tiny or faint text. I've had similar > problems with Windows and it's programs but I've been able to figure out how > to solve them there. Why do companies thing that screen text should be so > faint and small. Of course the size problem became worse when my screens have > come with such great resolution, That does result in text becoming smaller. > The size is not as much of a problem if it's not so faint. It's not that I > can't read small text but that it's a chore and I get frustrated. If the > small text has thicker lines and is higher contrast I have little trouble. > [Please don't tell me about high contras mode, I'm not that bad off. > > With Linux I can't even figure out where to go to change the text size. And > in some cases if the text is part of a program or a web site nothing works. > With Windows I can usually use CTRL & +. > > Anyone out there got this problem figured out? > > Jim > ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
