Comments on: 10 Steps to Convert a Windows User to Linux http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/ Words of Wisdom for Technologists Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:13:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: 5 Pointers For New Linux Converts « Cirrus Minor http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-123849 5 Pointers For New Linux Converts « Cirrus Minor Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:52:46 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-123849 [...] you’ve recently converted to Linux from Windows, or if you’re just giving Linux a shot, there are a few things you need to know right off the bat [...] [...] you’ve recently converted to Linux from Windows, or if you’re just giving Linux a shot, there are a few things you need to know right off the bat [...]

]]> By: alfred http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-75000 alfred Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:22:45 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-75000 I agree with the two previous posts. I recently installed debian squeeze on my mother's laptop (and totally removed windows 7). The core of her computer usage is web based, so outside of learning that in debian firefox is called iceweasel (she was using firefox in windows), the learning curve is almost flat. Given that she no longer has to put up with constant Windows Update reminders, nor payment reminders from anti-virus software companies, I think she is happy with the change. I agree with the two previous posts. I recently installed debian squeeze on my mother’s laptop (and totally removed windows 7). The core of her computer usage is web based, so outside of learning that in debian firefox is called iceweasel (she was using firefox in windows), the learning curve is almost flat. Given that she no longer has to put up with constant Windows Update reminders, nor payment reminders from anti-virus software companies, I think she is happy with the change.

]]> By: Steve http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-43835 Steve Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:57:23 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-43835 Linux IS for your grandma! As Russ Button says, many people only use a web browser and word processor. I've set up Linux for people in their seventies who are very happy with it. I've often used pcs that would otherwise be thrown away because the hardware can't manage Windows 7. It's great way to reuse hardware and keep an older person in contact with others when they become less able to get out and about. I like to use this as an example when someone thinks Linux is too "techie" for them. I just tell them about someone who started using a computer when they were seventy and get along fine with Linux. I use Ubuntu because I am most familiar with it but there is plenty of choice with Linux. Linux IS for your grandma! As Russ Button says, many people only use a web browser and word processor. I’ve set up Linux for people in their seventies who are very happy with it. I’ve often used pcs that would otherwise be thrown away because the hardware can’t manage Windows 7. It’s great way to reuse hardware and keep an older person in contact with others when they become less able to get out and about.

I like to use this as an example when someone thinks Linux is too “techie” for them. I just tell them about someone who started using a computer when they were seventy and get along fine with Linux.

I use Ubuntu because I am most familiar with it but there is plenty of choice with Linux.

]]> By: Russ Button http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-17443 Russ Button Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:31:44 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-17443 I've converted a number of people to Ubuntu Linux. It wasn't hard because they just don't use much beyond the web browser. One couple I know had both of their Windows machines laid to waste by a virus they caught. The second time this happened I converted them to Ubuntu Linux. All they do is use their web browser for e-mail and such. The wife sometimes uses f-spot to work with image files. That's it. You'd surprised at how many people never do anything other than e-mail and web browsing work. My friends love the fact that their machine performance never degrades the way their Windows machines did, nor are they now concerned about being hit with a virus. I agree that Linux isn't for everyone, but the needs of many users are so simple that the basic application set in a stock Linux install is sufficient. I’ve converted a number of people to Ubuntu Linux. It wasn’t hard because they just don’t use much beyond the web browser. One couple I know had both of their Windows machines laid to waste by a virus they caught. The second time this happened I converted them to Ubuntu Linux. All they do is use their web browser for e-mail and such. The wife sometimes uses f-spot to work with image files. That’s it.

You’d surprised at how many people never do anything other than e-mail and web browsing work. My friends love the fact that their machine performance never degrades the way their Windows machines did, nor are they now concerned about being hit with a virus.

I agree that Linux isn’t for everyone, but the needs of many users are so simple that the basic application set in a stock Linux install is sufficient.

]]> By: 5 Things New Linux Converts Should Know | Techthrob.com http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-5614 5 Things New Linux Converts Should Know | Techthrob.com Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:42:04 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-5614 [...] you’ve recently converted to Linux from Windows, or if you’re just giving Linux a shot, there are a few things you need to know right off the [...] [...] you’ve recently converted to Linux from Windows, or if you’re just giving Linux a shot, there are a few things you need to know right off the [...]

]]> By: Jonathan DePrizio http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-5421 Jonathan DePrizio Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:39:36 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-5421 Hi Morri, thanks a bunch for pointing that out! There was a syntax error in the HTML; it's fixed now. Hi Morri, thanks a bunch for pointing that out! There was a syntax error in the HTML; it’s fixed now.

]]> By: morri http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-5412 morri Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:45:56 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-5412 Hi under step two you say "check out this site" but you don't have a link provided... Hi under step two you say “check out this site” but you don’t have a link provided…

]]> By: pimapen http://techthrob.com/2009/03/02/10-steps-to-convert-a-windows-user-to-linux/comment-page-1/#comment-380 pimapen Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:14:19 +0000 http://www.techthrob.com/wp/wordpress/?p=83#comment-380 If all goes well, you should have your own personal army of Linux converts in no time at all! If all goes well, you should have your own personal army of Linux converts in no time at all!

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