[Bglug] Debian new user unfriendly

Tue Aug 9 18:41:59 EDT 2016

Sorry I can't make the meeting. Tuesday nights are very busy for me. I am
very interested in meeting the group.
John

On 9 Aug 2016 6:37 pm, "Stars" <stars at unitedwaybg.com> wrote:

> John, Thank you
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> *From:* Group [mailto:group-bounces at bglug.ca] *On Behalf Of *John Bittorf
> *Sent:* August-07-16 1:08 PM
> *To:* Bruce-Grey Linux Users Group
> *Subject:* Re: [Bglug] Debian new user unfriendly
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> 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
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> On 7 Aug 2016 10:46 am, "LP" <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> Then next boot got caught in sign in loop fixed that with apt-get install
> gdm.(not a video card problem)
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> I always check downloads with minimum MD5, prefer SHA256 before Burn, I
> then check integrity at first Live disk boot if available.
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> I think maybe they are trying too hard and are forgetting computers that
> were not built this year.
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> And this is why I am always Hunting for a better Linux Distro for Stars.
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> 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.
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> We will never succeed in converting Windows users when there are so many
> hurdles for inexperienced users.
>
> LP
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> On 4 August 2016 at 23:08, LP <linuxpusher2 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi Logan,
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> Thanks, looking into that link, used it before.
>
> Chris.
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> 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
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> 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.
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> > 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."
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> >
> > 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
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> > On Thu, Aug 04, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Stars
> > <stars at unitedwaybg.com<mailto:stars at unitedwaybg.com>> wrote:
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> >
> > 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
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> >  Regards, Chris.
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