"John Seago" john.seago@btinternet.com writes:
My level of expertise extends to being able to work the keyboard and the various on/off switches, but I am prepared to learn.
It appears to me that I would make an ideal test-bed for the use of the various forms of Linux as if you can get me to be able to use it with some facility then it should be suitable for more general use. I have already managed to convince my prospective son-in-law of its value and he has it installed on his computer, we look forward to learning together.
First suggestion: don't expect it to work in the same way as Windows. You have many many more options of what software to use, some of which will effect the basic appearance and behaviour of the system.
So, what Linux would people suggest? Is Mandrake still the general recommendation for people starting off? Or is Debian now ready for the beginner, either on its own or via Progeny?