[Bglug] Debian new user unfriendly

Sun Aug 7 13:08:06 EDT 2016

Hi guys.
I am new to the group. I am not strong in Linux and only tried a few
distros, but i have had very good luck with puppy Linux. Very simple and
light. Easy to use. Main issue is usually adding peripherals such as
printers and scanners.
John

On 7 Aug 2016 10:46 am, "LP" <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I find all Ubuntu to be unstable on multiple machines, it does not seem to
> matter which fork you use even Mint is hit and miss lately.
> Installed fail safe Lubuntu 16.04.1 to my ToughBook dual boot with Windows
> 7 Ultimate.
> First Lubuntu update after install,  Mouse cursor disappeared, fixed that.
> Then next boot got caught in sign in loop fixed that with apt-get install
> gdm.(not a video card problem)
> I always check downloads with minimum MD5, prefer SHA256 before Burn, I
> then check integrity at first Live disk boot if available.
>
> I think maybe they are trying too hard and are forgetting computers that
> were not built this year.
> And this is why I am always Hunting for a better Linux Distro for Stars.
>
> Right now I am looking at how many steps are required to install Debian
> Dual boot with my Toughbook since they do not include an auto partition
> tool.
>
> We will never succeed in converting Windows users when there are so many
> hurdles for inexperienced users.
>
> LP
>
>
>
>
>
> On 4 August 2016 at 23:08, LP <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Logan,
>> Thanks, looking into that link, used it before.
>> Chris.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4 August 2016 at 16:50, Logan Streondj <streondj at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
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>>> On 16-08-04 02:32 PM, Stars wrote:
>>> > Hi Ted, No, not paid apps, just an Easy to use "Software Center"
>>> > GUI for new users so they know what they are installing. I am not a
>>> > big fan of Ubuntu anymore.
>>> Why is that?
>>>
>>> Personally I like ubuntu, though I don't use unity/gnome, rather I use
>>> awesome as my window manger.
>>>
>>> > I really like Debian and I like that it Pushes Free software and is
>>> > DRM Free.
>>>
>>> Well Triquel is a fully FSF approved version of Ubuntu.
>>> gNewSense is the one that is based on Debian.
>>> https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html
>>>
>>> You can of course simply take out the multiverse and restricted words
>>> in the /etc/apt/sources.list  and get pretty much the same thing.
>>>
>>> > It is very stable and Secure BUT Secure seems to remove easy to
>>> > use. I have just installed it on the U.W. Stars Machine to test
>>> > again. Regards, Chris.
>>> >
>>> > Supplying Technology to At Risk Students
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>>> "Trisquel, a GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that's oriented
>>> toward small enterprises, domestic users and educational centers."
>>>
>>> >
>>> > www.bglug.ca ________________________________________ From: Group
>>> > [group-bounces at bglug.ca] On Behalf Of ted leslie
>>> > [ted.leslie at gmail.com] Sent: August-04-16 1:23 PM To: Bruce-Grey
>>> > Linux Users Group Cc: group at bglug.ca Subject: Re: [Bglug] Debian
>>> > new user unfriendly
>>> >
>>> > you referring to paid apps? Why not just use debian Via mint 18 via
>>> > Ubuntu 16.04?
>>> >
>>> > .tl
>>> >
>>> > On Thu, Aug 04, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Stars
>>> > <stars at unitedwaybg.com<mailto:stars at unitedwaybg.com>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > HI all, I am searching for a way to install software center on
>>> > Debian 8.5 so new users have an easy way to install apps. Until
>>> > Debian has a Safe Reliable Software center store, new users will
>>> > never migrate to Debian.
>>> >
>>> > https://packages.debian.org/wheezy/all/software-center/download
>>> >
>>> > http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/150927/is-there-a-software-cen
>>> ter-like-in-ubuntu-in-debian
>>> <http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/150927/is-there-a-software-center-like-in-ubuntu-in-debian>
>>> >
>>> >  Regards, Chris.
>>> >
>>> > Supplying Technology to At Risk Students
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