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bd1886 · 04-12-2007, 10:45 PM

Here is a very simple solution. If all she uses it for is e-mail...why not jump over to a linux distribution like Ubuntu. The thing is absolutely full featured for all the basics,simple to use (very "Windows like"),inherently virus free and nice looking to boot.Live cd's can be easily found and given a test run before an actual install. I've been running across the same "missing disc issue"on freebies and friends older, off the shelf boxes. This has been a truly nice way to go because it's quality and free! If gaming or working in a complex interactive environment (with other computers running Windows)... I'd say no. Not one person has had a slowdown,virus,pop-up or issue.(These folks know absolutely nothing about computers and appreciate the fact that their computer always "just works".) Just a thought... and may actually be less hassle for her in the long run too.

04-12-2007, 10:45 PM	#6
bd1886 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 720	Here is a very simple solution. If all she uses it for is e-mail...why not jump over to a linux distribution like Ubuntu. The thing is absolutely full featured for all the basics,simple to use (very "Windows like"),inherently virus free and nice looking to boot.Live cd's can be easily found and given a test run before an actual install. I've been running across the same "missing disc issue"on freebies and friends older, off the shelf boxes. This has been a truly nice way to go because it's quality and free! If gaming or working in a complex interactive environment (with other computers running Windows)... I'd say no. Not one person has had a slowdown,virus,pop-up or issue.(These folks know absolutely nothing about computers and appreciate the fact that their computer always "just works".) Just a thought... and may actually be less hassle for her in the long run too. Last edited by bd1886; 04-12-2007 at 10:56 PM.