simple person
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Hello dear Linux users.
I am a simple person, not a tech geek.. I know absolutely nothing about Linux. But am in the process of learning.
Whatever I decide, based on my research both here and online, about the Linux operating system, I will do with the help of my local computer store, and after installation of Linux, i will gladly accept whatever help they can give me by way of tutoring, although i am interested in researching things myself, and so much appreciate being able to go to forums like this one.
does that make sense.? I am just beginning my research on Linux. i am going to go and read the two articles posted at the top of the ' getting started' thread, and will also scroll down.. I am always wanting to do whatever I can do on my own.
That being said, i do not know where to start. All I know is that I want to ditch apple and Mac, and many superfluous things I am using on my Mac now.
I have used open source applications before. Libre office, and several applications, and will be happy to use those applications on my ( ahem) new linux tablet.
I am hoping for a tablet, rather than a small computer.. one of the threads mentioned a tablet sold by walmart, but they appear to be out of stock. I can perhaps purchase through Amazon.
I don't want to spend any more than i need to. I will probably get a laptop or tablet and ask my local computer store to remove windows and install linus.
there was a thread here which was very helpful, instructing a gentleman who had a walmart tablet how to proceed. I was thinking of printing that up for the computer people i will go to.. I hope they are not insulted, but i think you ladies and gentlemen here know far more than the local computer tech knows. even though he agreed to help me.
i just need a computer to type documents, print, and do a bit of e mail ( Thunderbird) and internet search (Firefox). nothing else.
Printer HP and i need to find if that is compatible with Linux OS, and can work wirelessly with it.
I am thinking startpage and startmail. for those applications.( search and e mail)
I am mentioning all these things as I hope I will be able to use them. (compatible with Linux)
Hopefully you will know and can help.
i need a VPN and my present VPN called Express VPN is compatible with UBANTU.. per the internet search.
i am thinking that UBANTU may be the best for beginners.is that true?
Please, I do not want anyone to spend time on things I can search for myself, So please send me to links which you feel appropriate, rather than any kind of lengthy instructions.. but some very direct and relevant links would be much appreciated.
i guess i wanted to introduce myself here at the forum, as it was recommended, and ask you sage people if you think I am on the right track.
thank you
simple
I am a simple person, not a tech geek.. I know absolutely nothing about Linux. But am in the process of learning.
Whatever I decide, based on my research both here and online, about the Linux operating system, I will do with the help of my local computer store, and after installation of Linux, i will gladly accept whatever help they can give me by way of tutoring, although i am interested in researching things myself, and so much appreciate being able to go to forums like this one.
does that make sense.? I am just beginning my research on Linux. i am going to go and read the two articles posted at the top of the ' getting started' thread, and will also scroll down.. I am always wanting to do whatever I can do on my own.
That being said, i do not know where to start. All I know is that I want to ditch apple and Mac, and many superfluous things I am using on my Mac now.
I have used open source applications before. Libre office, and several applications, and will be happy to use those applications on my ( ahem) new linux tablet.
I am hoping for a tablet, rather than a small computer.. one of the threads mentioned a tablet sold by walmart, but they appear to be out of stock. I can perhaps purchase through Amazon.
I don't want to spend any more than i need to. I will probably get a laptop or tablet and ask my local computer store to remove windows and install linus.
there was a thread here which was very helpful, instructing a gentleman who had a walmart tablet how to proceed. I was thinking of printing that up for the computer people i will go to.. I hope they are not insulted, but i think you ladies and gentlemen here know far more than the local computer tech knows. even though he agreed to help me.
i just need a computer to type documents, print, and do a bit of e mail ( Thunderbird) and internet search (Firefox). nothing else.
Printer HP and i need to find if that is compatible with Linux OS, and can work wirelessly with it.
I am thinking startpage and startmail. for those applications.( search and e mail)
I am mentioning all these things as I hope I will be able to use them. (compatible with Linux)
Hopefully you will know and can help.
i need a VPN and my present VPN called Express VPN is compatible with UBANTU.. per the internet search.
i am thinking that UBANTU may be the best for beginners.is that true?
Please, I do not want anyone to spend time on things I can search for myself, So please send me to links which you feel appropriate, rather than any kind of lengthy instructions.. but some very direct and relevant links would be much appreciated.
i guess i wanted to introduce myself here at the forum, as it was recommended, and ask you sage people if you think I am on the right track.
thank you
simple