[sf-lug] Linux install on Older Laptop (Ubuntu??)

[John Lowry]

Blake Haggerty wrote:
> I am pretty in touch with all the things needed to get his computer to
> do what he needs. I converted both my parents and sisters computer to
> Ubuntu and of coourse had to add libdvdcss and all that stuff to play
> movies. I am  more just wondering  what the functionality of XFCE is like.
>  
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> -----Original Message-----
> *From:*Neil neilgg at gmail.com
> *To:* "sf-lug at linuxmafia.com" ;
> *Sent:* Sep 27, 2007 04:18:24 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [sf-lug] Linux install on Older Laptop (Ubuntu??)
> 
> I'm actually writing this in the middle of working through a new xubuntu
> install.  I can't comment on the  use of that laptop but I can say that
> the xubuntu install (Desktop CD) is pretty straight forward.  I do have
> two complaints/comments about it: 1- If you are an advanced user who has
> installed various flavors of linux you'll be shocked as to how little
> this installer asks you.  2 - It seems like a fairly minimal install,
> which  is a good thing.  Idea 1 is great for new users who don't want to
> answer lots of questions, but 2 leaves them with a system that works,
> but may not have what they want.
> 
> Another comment regarding new users in general: It is important that you
> understand everything this person wants to do and can get the machine
> setup for that.  Main examples I can think of are restricted codec
> issues, and openoffice/MS office compatability.
> 
> Personally I think xfce is great and gives you a lot to work with.
> Let us know how it goes.
> --Neil
> 
> 
> On 27 Sep 2007 16:19:09 -0400, *Blake Haggerty
> *<Blake.Haggerty at sapphire.com <mailto:Blake.Haggerty at sapphire.com>> wrote:
> 
>     This weekend I am going to be installing Linux on a Co-workers
>     laptop. It took me awhile but eventually he is ready to switch and
>     he's actually rather excited about it. His laptop is a Pentium 3
>     455Mhz and it has 340mb of RAM. I am curious as to suggestions on
>     what distro to set him up with. I am leaning toward Ubuntu because
>     of the ease of use and how it is very good with detecting new
>     hardware and having it work easily. I dont feel like spending all
>     weekend pulling my hair out trying to get it to recognize the
>     wireless card.
>      
>     Now I think that maybe his machine isn't fast enough for Ubuntu?? 
>     So I was considering XUbuntu, Has anyone had experience with this??
>      
>     His needs are rather simple: Surf the internet, Listen to
>     MP3's/manage his IPOD, Download MP3s (Bittornado, Amule) and some
>     word processing.  I'd like it to be rather fast for him too.
>      
>     What are people experiences with XFCE as a desktop is it missing a
>     ton of features?  Is it stable? Is it easy to use??
>     Any issues with IPOD management??
>      
>      
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