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Re:By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall by sapphicsnail on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @05:04PM (#44056308)
Has anyone had success setting up a Linux machine and handing it off to a less tech savvy friend? I've had some people asking about it but I have techie brain and I don't know what's usable to normal people.
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Re:By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall by fsflover on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @05:39PM (#44056554)
Debian with Xfce has been flawless for my non-tech-savy relatives for years.
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Re:By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall by encom on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @08:44PM (#44057669)
One data point: I installed Fedora on my moms machine. She hasn't even mentioned it. She just clicks the Chrome icon.
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Re:By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall by __aru on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @10:16PM (#44058134)
Depends on how the user uses their computer.

Web browser + maybe some printing? Throw on Linux Mint + Firefox + uBlock origin, hook up a compatible printer via usb cable, and call it a day.

That's what I did for my 65 year old relatives, and it's been maintenance free.

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