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I too did this for my family, but with Ubuntu many years ago. I expected it to be a rather rough switch from Windows, but everyone migrated without a hitch. A
by knappe 2y ago
I too did this for my family, but with Ubuntu many years ago. I expected it to be a rather rough switch from Windows, but everyone migrated without a hitch. And the number of support calls went to basically zero.
- throwaway11460 2y agoI did the same with a similar outcome. Turns out they stopped using the computer.
- danielskogly 2y agoDid this, but with Linux Mint, and had the same experience. If one only needs a browser and word processor, many Linux distros seem perfect.
- mavhc 2y agoMight as well get a Chromebook
- Workaccount2 2y agoLinux is great for power users and the absolute lightest users, with nothing but punishment in the middle.
- skyyler 2y agoI've not had problems recommending Fedora to people. The punishment seems to come with trying to play games that aren't supported by the developer.
- weakfish 2y ago+1. My dad even figured out how to use LibreOffice, which was awesome