On Mon, 04 Apr 2005 Rony Bill wrote : >Abhishek Daga wrote: > >>To be able to use linux successfully as a desktop for non power users, these >>are >>the barriers I faced. >>a) Plug n play for devices such as USB Web cam, USB Hub, USB Card Reader. >>b) Internal Modem Dlink 560i+++ installation woes and lack of a versatile >>dialer >>to just click n connect for non root users. >>c) Winmodem detection and configuration woes. >> >>The question is: >>Which linux distribution can I use which will act as an effective desktop for >>home users which will overcome atleast most of the difficulties faced above. >I am in the same boat too, looking for a viable linux alternative for my >clients. I have used RedHat 8 (in my old pc), Xandros Personal, RedHatEL WS, >EduMorphix, SuSe Server (was an older version, so no GUI compatibility) and >PCQ Linux 2005 on my P4. >The only distro that detected my internal DLink modem was Xandros Personal. >This distro is the closest to Windows in looks and ease of use and even the >webbsite advertises it as its USP. > >http://www.xandros.com/ > >Regards, > >Rony.
Another important aspect which I have experienced is that all these desktops require powerfull PCs. I could very easily run Win SE/Me on a Celeron 333 MHz, with 64Megs of RAM, but could not run any of the linux desktops on this config. I believe KDE & GNOME are heavy. Some lighter X-managers like XFCE are good, but one loses the extensive menus etc. Pls correct me if I am wrong or I have missed any aspect. I too am looking for a good desktop which would run smoothly on a Celeron 333 / P-II 220 / AMD K6 433 type PCs with good gui menus & functionality. I believe CDWriter, Sound, Web camera & Modem are all that a regular PC user at home and office would require. Thx. Vai -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
