MetalheadGautham
AFK
Instead of Xubuntu think of PCLinuxOS 2009.4 "Phoenix". It runs an attractive looking Xfce desktop. Just install and add more apps to it later.
Best Linux for slightly old system of a non-tech person
As already informed in post #13, I have installed Linux Mint with XP dual boot... I visited him last weekend... He has used Mint for some time... He had a few doubts like working with cds, pendrive, etc... which I helped out... He is now having skype and pidgin (for yahoo messenger)... He wants to use webcam... It is a Indian brand named Smart Infocomm... A look at their website indicate they have only Windows drivers... Any idea how to get it working in Linux?
Arun
Arun
you system is not old because it is P4 not P3. so please continue with the XP. if he gets virus problem use antivirus cracked. How you know in linux you will not have virus problem. linux will be confusing for him and he will not like it. many packages will not work in linux so better to continue with xp.
aashish.joshi
Broken In
you can try Cheese for webcams..i use it with my notebook webcam, works flawlessly!!
Cool G5
Conversation Architect
Use the following to install Cheese under Ubuntu.
Unfortunately many people seem to have issues using Skype under Cheese under Ubuntu.
prashanthnbhat
Broken In
Don't suggest piracy or any other illegal measures. Also do your research when you reply. I have been using linux for 4 years now, I visit all kinds of websites, I haven't heard of virus in Linux systems. Also, for a non tech user, most of the stuff can be easily done in Linux. Its only games and specialised apps like Photoshop that won't run under linux perfectly
Rahim
Married!
@ashish: Thanks for the app. I have just installed Mint 8 on my freind's laptop and most of the hardware works pretty well, (even Reliance Netconnect albeit through wvdial and not Reliance Profile built in), but when I press webcam key on the top, nothing happens. SO would try this Cheese this weekend and get back if it works.
Bit off topic, he has a wireless bluetooth headset which works with his Nokia but Mint cant seem to find and pair it.(though the mobile can be paired with Mint).
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As for sticking with XP, doesn't XP require a learning curve? I have seen new users who panic when they accidentally hide/delete their quick launch bar. They shout my "Internet" is deleted
considering "e" as internet.
Linux can be what you want it to be.
Everything does have its learning phase, even riding a bicycle needs practice.
Bit off topic, he has a wireless bluetooth headset which works with his Nokia but Mint cant seem to find and pair it.(though the mobile can be paired with Mint).
---------- Post added at 09:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 PM ----------
As for sticking with XP, doesn't XP require a learning curve? I have seen new users who panic when they accidentally hide/delete their quick launch bar. They shout my "Internet" is deleted
considering "e" as internet.Linux can be what you want it to be.
Everything does have its learning phase, even riding a bicycle needs practice.
Cool G5
Conversation Architect
As for sticking with XP, doesn't XP require a learning curve? I have seen new users who panic when they accidentally hide/delete their quick launch bar. They shout my "Internet" is deleted
Linux can be what you want it to be.
Everything does have its learning phase, even riding a bicycle needs practice.
LOL
Agree
+Infinity
celldweller1591
Linoob
Lubuntu 10.10 can also be tried. Its for low end systems Else Puppy linux is the only option
Else Puppy linux is the only option