[AuckLUG] introducing Linux to a SEniorNet group

[Glen Ogilvie]

Hi Dick,

The usually is monthly meetings.  I usually keep an eye on the mailing list to 
find out about them.

One point regarding Linux that you have come across is that modems are 
sometimes difficult to get working.  It has got better over the last few 
years, but modems are now pretty much outdated. 

I would suggest that because of the fact that Linux is usually kept up to date 
over the Internet, and to install new applications, you usually download 
them, having broadband (adsl) is a good idea.

I can offer you a copy of the latest version of Mandriva or Ubuntu, both of 
which are fairly easy to install these days.

I don't know of a specific distribution of linux that caters directly 
for "oldies", however, I do know of a few things you can do to most versions 
that make it more simple and easy to use. (although they do tend to remove 
features).   I recently setup a login on my Dad's linux computer for a 5 year 
old grand kid.    On this login, I removed quite a lot of stuff and left him 
with just a few applications he could start by clicking on.  The menu, etc, 
was gone which made it very basic to use.

Another example of easy to use linux is the Asus Eee PC, which has been 
customised so that it's very easy to use.  If you are in Dick Smiths 
sometime, ask one of the staff to show you a Linux Eee PC and have a play.

Regards
Glen Ogilvie

On Thursday 22 May 2008 6:30 pm, Dick Richards wrote:
> Hi Glenn,
> That was quick !
>
> >From time to time I have looked up the AkLUG site to see if meetings are
>
> held somewhere but the best I could find was that a Installfest* had* been
> held, so no I have not been to a meeting.
>
> Need advice on which Linux is for "oldies" including me.
> Have never been able to get Linux to recognise a dailup modem. (tried
> Mandrake).
> How to reliably install on some one else's computer.
> Training material for beginners.
>
> This is enough to start with.
> Thanks in advance
> Dick
>
> 2008/5/22 Glen Ogilvie <nelg at linuxsolutions.co.nz>:
> > Hi Dick,
> >
> > Do you sometimes come to the Auckland Linux users group?
> >
> > I think that Linux could be great for SeniorNet,  It's gots some good
> > things
> > that other operating systems have trouble with, like making the text
> > large.
> >
> > What sort of help would you like?
> >
> > Regards
> > Glen
> >
> > On Thursday 22 May 2008 5:15 pm, Dick Richards wrote:
> > > Trust this is the right place to ask this question.
> > > Would like to try introducing Linux to a SeniorNet club (have almost no
> > > knowledge of it myself) could anyone advise where to get practical
> > > information from to start on this project.
> > > Appreciate any help that is offered.
> > > Thanks
> > > Dick Richards
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