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roly · 07-23-2009, 04:43 AM

i'm giving an old pc to a relative, but want to keep the OS for another PC. i've thout about installing one of the free linux operating systems on it rather than buy her an OS. i've seen linux xp pro 2009 on ebay anyone used this or got any recommendations? i'm basically looking for the easiest to use free OS for a complete beginner.

Horny Joe · 07-23-2009, 04:47 AM

I have tried many linux distros, and I would have to say that Ubuntu will be the easiest for someone that, as I understand, is a "beginner" (since she wants to use an old PC). Ubuntu does not look too much windows, but if you help her and install a new theme, I am sure she will get a windows "feeling". Alternatively you could install kubuntu, but.... harder to navigate, I think. Go for ubuntu. More help for it on the net as well......

The Duck · 07-23-2009, 04:49 AM

Try Ubuntu.

roly · 07-23-2009, 04:56 AM

thanks guys. my only experience of linux (centos) is on my servers. am i correct in thinking that ubuntu is completly GUI based so that she wouldn't have to do any dos prompt style typing, it's all point and click? yes she's a beginer she's my aunty in her 60's and has never used a PC before.

CaptainWolfy · 07-23-2009, 05:24 AM

+1 for ubuntu it's user friendly usually recognise all hardware and don't have problem with drivers, by defult it has gnome but KDE is pretty good and windows lookalike, it' easy to use and learn and great community behind it.

tranza · 07-23-2009, 05:48 AM

Ubuntu is really a good way.

candyflip · 07-23-2009, 06:15 AM

Linux-XP looks JUST LIKE Windows XP:

http://www.linux-xp.com/

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 07-23-2009, 07:27 AM

Ubuntu is a relatively easy transition for windows users. I love it...

Klen · 07-23-2009, 07:33 AM

Almost all linux systems are gui based,including centos and slackware.Go with ubuntu or fedora.

Klen · 07-23-2009, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

Linux-XP looks JUST LIKE Windows XP:

http://www.linux-xp.com/

They going to be so sued from microsoft....

gandalfuy · 07-23-2009, 07:54 AM

Im using Ubuntu right here.. Macbook with linux

Babaganoosh · 07-23-2009, 07:59 AM

Mint. It's based on Ubuntu, just a little more comfortable for Windows folks.

http://www.linuxmint.com/

tomud · 07-23-2009, 09:16 AM

try mandriva !

Tomud

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roly Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,844	which windows like linux? i'm giving an old pc to a relative, but want to keep the OS for another PC. i've thout about installing one of the free linux operating systems on it rather than buy her an OS. i've seen linux xp pro 2009 on ebay anyone used this or got any recommendations? i'm basically looking for the easiest to use free OS for a complete beginner.

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Horny Joe Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Online Posts: 2,661	I have tried many linux distros, and I would have to say that Ubuntu will be the easiest for someone that, as I understand, is a "beginner" (since she wants to use an old PC). Ubuntu does not look too much windows, but if you help her and install a new theme, I am sure she will get a windows "feeling". Alternatively you could install kubuntu, but.... harder to navigate, I think. Go for ubuntu. More help for it on the net as well...... __________________ The Very Best Teen Content! Make $$$$ - Join DIESEL ACTION for Great Teen content

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roly Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,844	thanks guys. my only experience of linux (centos) is on my servers. am i correct in thinking that ubuntu is completly GUI based so that she wouldn't have to do any dos prompt style typing, it's all point and click? yes she's a beginer she's my aunty in her 60's and has never used a PC before. Last edited by roly; 07-23-2009 at 04:57 AM..

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Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Almost all linux systems are gui based,including centos and slackware.Go with ubuntu or fedora.

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