New User, Old Computer

[hpierce]

I have an older computer that I would like to convert to Linux. I want something that is fairly easy to use, since I plan on using this as my daughter's first computer. I know LinuxMint is usually recommended to try first, but I know it isn't really compatible with a touchscreen, which this computer has. I have hardware details below:

Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N550 @ 1.50 GHz 1.50 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System: 32-bit Operating System (Current running Windows 7)
Pen and Touch: Touch Input Available with 2 Touch Points

 

[atanere]

For the best touchscreen support, the Google-machine tells me you should check out Gnome 3 desktops on any distro, or try Ubuntu with Unity desktop. Whatever distro you get, pick the 64-bit version since your Atom N550 supports 64-bit instructions.

Cheers!

 

[blackneos940]

I have an older computer that I would like to convert to Linux. I want something that is fairly easy to use, since I plan on using this as my daughter's first computer. I know LinuxMint is usually recommended to try first, but I know it isn't really compatible with a touchscreen, which this computer has. I have hardware details below:

Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N550 @ 1.50 GHz 1.50 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System: 32-bit Operating System (Current running Windows 7)
Pen and Touch: Touch Input Available with 2 Touch Points

I concur with atanere!..... :3 On my new ASUS Q503UA, Unity, (and I assume Gnome, which I don't currently have), works like a charm!!...... ^^

 

[VP9KS]

I have an older computer that I would like to convert to Linux. I want something that is fairly easy to use, since I plan on using this as my daughter's first computer. I know LinuxMint is usually recommended to try first, but I know it isn't really compatible with a touchscreen, which this computer has. I have hardware details below:

Processor: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU N550 @ 1.50 GHz 1.50 GHz
RAM: 2.00 GB
System: 32-bit Operating System (Current running Windows 7)
Pen and Touch: Touch Input Available with 2 Touch Points

Nice! Bring her up so she is not dependent on Windows! Please let us know how it works out, and welcome to the group. Is she old enough to be in school yet?

Ciao for now
Paul