Obviously distros like Gentoo and Slackware where you have to do a complete hardware inventory and then compile all the source-codes would be a bit above Mr or Mrs Average Computer-User.
However, anyone who can:
1. Turn a computer on
2. Insert a CD-ROM or DVD in the correct slot
3. Follow a few simple on-screen instructions
4. Think up a root password and user name & password
would have no trouble installing one of the more user-friendly distros such as Linspire, MEPIS or Xandros. And, as much of the software is stored in compressed (tar.gz) form, the installation will only take 10-15 minutes and take up only 2.5 - 3.5 GB sapce on the hard drive.
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Obviously distros like Gentoo and Slackware where you have to do a complete hardware inventory and then compile all the source-codes would be a bit above Mr or Mrs Average Computer-User. However, anyone who can: 1. Turn a computer on 2. Insert a CD-ROM or DVD in the correct slot 3. Follow a few simple on-screen instructions 4. Think up a root password and user name & password would have no trouble installing one of the more user-friendly distros such as Linspire, MEPIS or Xandros. And, as much of the software is stored in compressed (tar.gz) form, the installation will only take 10-15 minutes and take up only 2.5 - 3.5 GB sapce on the hard drive.