Ask Slashdot: Easiest Linux Distro For a Newbie

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday July 6, 2011 @11:40AM from the low-difficulty dept.

anymooseposter writes "My mom is taking a computer class at the local Community College. she asks: 'I need to download a Linux OS and try it out for class. The assignment is to use an OS different from what you normally use. Well, since I use Windows and OS X, the assignment suggests Linux. But, my question is, what is the easiest version based on Linux for me to put on CD and try? I saw several on the web. Any thoughts off the top of your head?' What Linux Disto would be easiest to set up without having to resort to dual booting and/or driver issues?"

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Re:Ubuntu + VMWare Player by mcgrew · 2011-07-06 11:59 · Score: 1, Troll

NOTHING makes Windows tolerable! God but I'll be glad when I retire and don't have to deal with Microsoft products.
If you like Windows, then stick with it. Me, I'd rather never see another MS program again. Well, Excel isn't too bad -- for a spreadsheet (I hate spreadsheets, too).
(Sudo mod me down?)

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