Re: Fedora and the "normal" user

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On 3/25/07, Peter Lauri <lists@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:




Hi,



I am considering to remove all Windows apps on my staff's computers and
replace it with Fedora. The main things they use are email, web, chat, word
processing etc. I know all these are supported in Fedora, and I do like how
they work (using them my self mostly, unless I am using this computer that
has windows installed).



Is there anyone here who has enforced usage of Fedora on your staff's
computers where the staff has pretty low computer experience etc. I assume I
just need to give them time to get used to it.



Would you recommend them to use GNOME or KDE?



What is the main concern about a Windows -> Fedora transform for "normal"
people? My feeling is that most people using Fedora are of higher computer
experience.



Would you let your mum use Fedora instead of and Win XP machine? (assume
that you installed it properly for her).



Best regards,

Peter Lauri

I'll keep this short:

* these seem to be sub-normal users, ie. they have a nicely limited
subset of "normal" usage
* i would attempt enforcement, but loosely - for a month, see how that
works out, then decide accordinly
* I use KDE myself, but I would say install both, default to KDE with
a nice theme, but show them how to choose/try Gnome
* most important, i would suggest trying it with a single person with
whom you know would be forgiving to your efforts - work with them
first, work out the bugs, roll out to others if that works out
* ensure than you can Wine any must have windows apps

Good luck
--
Fedora Core 6 and proud


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