Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

I too miss the 4:3 ratio, the present 16:9 is OK for watching video, but just not what I want when I am working with spreadsheets and other data that is more vertical. I have a screen on my desktop that is rotated 90 degrees, when I need to do documents or other vertical data I pull it over to

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

On 11/12/2017 07:25 AM, Chuck Hast wrote: [snip] She most liked the big screen and the keyboard on that T42 is something that she really likes (not sure why but it sure is). [snip] But she wanted a bigger screen and a keyboard. I asked if she wanted a desktop, she said no a laptop, and pointed

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Well, so far she seems to be happy with it. I tried the tablet iPad offer but got a "no I want a computer" I showed it to her and she played with it a bit and said it was good. I told her that if she continued to feel that way and started to feel it was slow we would get something faster, she said

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Wow, so many responses. Wonderful. First - as much as I love vintage stuff - 15 years old computers sucks for many reasons. Keep it as your pet vintage car type of project. Consider something new, perhaps Chuwi 12.3, it looks like iPad, so non PC people are not scared of it, and it is very

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Fwiw, the CHUWI 12.3 is a 3:2 aspect ratio screen, and is high res, so no jaggies. On Nov 11, 2017 4:51 PM, "Chuck Hast" wrote: > All well taken, these are good pointers, perhaps we should publish a > book... > > Here is what I am planning, the T42 is set up and running just

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Oh, yeah, actually I lied. Several of my relatives have Chromebooks. Two of the three are running GalliumOS, which is a lightweight xfce desktop on an Ubuntu base with Chromebook tweaks. On Nov 11, 2017 1:08 PM, "Galen Seitz" wrote: > On 11/11/17 12:38, Chuck Hast wrote:

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Xubuntu with Cairo Dock is a nice, easy to use setup as well... On Sat, Nov 11, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Galen Seitz wrote: > On 11/11/17 12:38, Chuck Hast wrote: > > Well I put Lubuntu on it and so far it does pretty good. She wants to > learn > > how to use the computer, (I

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

On 11/11/17 12:38, Chuck Hast wrote: > Well I put Lubuntu on it and so far it does pretty good. She wants to learn > how to use the computer, (I offered a tablet, but no, now computer) so I am > going to take a poke at Lubuntu. I will put the needed apps on the desktop > and let her go at it.

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

All my relatives that have ever asked for my help use Ubuntu Gnome, and I immediately fire up Tweak Tool to turn on the Application and Place menus, Window Bar at the bottom, and the minimize/maximize buttons on windows. I'd also recommend something better than the T42. I still have a T42, but

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Well I put Lubuntu on it and so far it does pretty good. She wants to learn how to use the computer, (I offered a tablet, but no, now computer) so I am going to take a poke at Lubuntu. I will put the needed apps on the desktop and let her go at it. Thank you all for all the good ideas. If this

Re: [PLUG] linux for a Ludite

My first thought was, "mint". Guess I wasn't the only one! Also seconding the iPad comment, as long as it doesnt get me banned from the list Women really do love them. My wife uses hers everywhere. Also, that is a very old thinkpad. Thinkpads up to the t430 series are still very good and

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While I was struggling with teaching her Windows (bad) and Mint (better) my daughters kept telling to give her an iPad. (We are in our 80s! And she was the Valedictorian.) I demurred, but finally gave in. They taught her how to use it and the light suddenly went on. The ease with which they

[PLUG] linux for a Ludite

Folks, my wife finally conceded that she needed to learn how to use a computer, that has been an uphill battle for years, I am looking at starting her out on a T42 Thinkpad which I have here. At this point all she needs is a browser, some- thing to play music and watch videos. Later on I will show