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    Easiest version of Linux for seniors ?

    I'd like to find a version of linux that doesn't drag you into fussing with command lines. I'm not a programmer in any way shape or form. I've been stuck with windows for a long time. oops ..... forgot to mention free. Thanks for your time :confused:
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    How do you see your password (and take a screenshot) when setting up linux ?

    The scenario: Imagine I'm seting up linux on a blank drive. From what I remember (and why I gave up) There were only dots. oops there is one extra dot in the confirmation line. Rats. I made a mistake ..... start all over again. I think I did this at least four times before I got ticked off and...
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    How do you see your password (and take a screenshot) when setting up linux ?

    One dot looks like another. Now if it was ones and zeros that might help. Thanks :confused:
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    Need a version of linux that will run a HP scanner

    I'm presently using windoz 7x64. I have an HP Scanjet 4370 with the install disc. This scanner will let you scan 35mm negatives. Is there a version of linux that will allow me to use this scanner ? It will work with windows XP but I didn't want to waste time with that. I do have a copy of...
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    Suggestions needed

    Thank you arochester. I did some checking around and Zorin has PlayOnLinux and Wine, but I don't know how good the support is for Zorin. Something else I need to do is get a larger HD. Mine is only 250gb EDIT: I looked through the manual and it looks like a very complex setup which would be...
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    Suggestions needed

    Hi Everyone, I've been using windows since 3.1 came out. I'm on 7 now but XP was my favorite. I'd like to get some recommendations for a Linux OS that's easy to use, has fairly good support and can run some things that windows uses (Play on linux?). I was thinking of setting up a dual boot...
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