And I have to say, so far, I'm quite pleased. It's Linux Mint, which I'm told is a debian based variant of ubuntu. I've used and am certified on MS OSs and I was a bit leary of putting Linux on my laptop which we use for all the kids games and online bill pay, and other general usage.
Once we got the wireless drivers working, the kids netgame sites are working perfectly and I can STILL post on TR (most important )
Anything ya'll can recommend that will help me get my feet wet with this new (to me) OS?
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Reference material, some type of software, or just getting to know your system? (Like: Why does everything have a Name rather than a name based on function?)
is listing tasks that you want to do with the laptop.
You then look for software that will do that task.
I sat in the installer and just started reading some of the apps that were available. there were sometimes more than one package that would do the same task, but how would I know which I like better if I don't try more than one?
If Jessie is looking for software, we could find out what type of thing was required. I'm sure that a lot of members have experience with various packages what perform similar overall functions.
Then there's Jack's and Selena's blog posts... Whatever happened to that TR LUG/ guru thing?
I already found the package manager and the software manager, VERY cool. I added FF adblock (used that in XP as well) and will add pidgin too. Thx!
I put in OpenOffice because it's what I'm familiar with, and mostly I use the computer for internet based apps. I'd like to find a secure address book that can be available from any computer I'm using.
G-compris is great for young kids, my 2 year old loves it and I enjoy playing with him. I does grow with your kids so don't be put off with the age of mine.
Tux paint/type/math are good fun too.
There is a whole bunch of games that I'm waiting for him to grow into.
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Just put Nix on my laptop
Once we got the wireless drivers working, the kids netgame sites are working perfectly and I can STILL post on TR (most important
Anything ya'll can recommend that will help me get my feet wet with this new (to me) OS?