On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 04:50:17 -0800 (PST), Ryan Turner <ryanjturner@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > > I am seeking tips and advice on how to set up an idiot > proof fedora installation. My mother just purchased a > new PC to replace her aging iMac and ancient Win98 PC, > and I suggested she try Linux. Of course, she's not > an idiot; but after having to explain the difference > between Linux and Microsoft Word, I think a few extra > steps are in order. We purchased a computer that came > pre-installed with Linspire, but, distasteful of the > notion of paying for free software (through their CNR > service), I opted for Fedora Core 3. > > Specifically, I'm seeking for help with a two things: > I want to remove the Red Hat Network update icon in > the system tray; and run up2date from a cron job. I'm > comfortable with automatically installing everything > up2date suggests (including new kernels, so I'd like > to remove that mask if its imposed at the up2date > level). > > Secondly, I'd like to modify what appears in the > Applications menu (in Gnome). Some of the things > listed there are totally extraneous for new Linux > users. I'd like to simplify the interface so that > Applications she needs will stick out, so she won't > have to go hunting for them. > > Finally, as a bonus, is it possible to remove the > "Open Terminal" command from when you right-click on > the gnome desktop? Though I didn't like Linspire > myself, I was amazed at how well they "protected" > completely ignorant users from the power of the > terminal. > > Thanks a lot. I appreciate any UI-simplifying tips > anyone has to offer. > > Ryan Turner > Download the Ubuntu Linux Live-CD and give it a try. Their release cycle may be more appropriate for your mother.
