With the "Imminent Demise" of WinXP and the proliferation of Linux-based devices (i.e., Android) there's never been a better time to introduce the non-tech people to the ease of use of distros such as Linux Mint or Robolinux.
An OS is there to enable users to do what they desire on a PC with a minimum of fuss and bother. A very basic install of Linux Mint (simply over-writing the existing OS) will create a simple, highly usable environment <em>straight out of the box</em>. All core programmes are installed and upgraded automatically and all concerns about side-loading malware vanishes.
So, for those who DON'T do a lot of messing with their system, it's ideal. For those who NEED WinXP, simply install VirtualBox and WinXP in that. If you elect to do internet stuff with VM-ed XP, not to worry: simply create an appliance once you've got everything installed that you need and configured, and save the .ova somewhere safe.
You get something nasty happening to XP then? just restore from your .ova and you're laughin'. :)
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With the "Imminent Demise" of WinXP and the proliferation of Linux-based devices (i.e., Android) there's never been a better time to introduce the non-tech people to the ease of use of distros such as Linux Mint or Robolinux.
An OS is there to enable users to do what they desire on a PC with a minimum of fuss and bother. A very basic install of Linux Mint (simply over-writing the existing OS) will create a simple, highly usable environment <em>straight out of the box</em>. All core programmes are installed and upgraded automatically and all concerns about side-loading malware vanishes.
So, for those who DON'T do a lot of messing with their system, it's ideal. For those who NEED WinXP, simply install VirtualBox and WinXP in that. If you elect to do internet stuff with VM-ed XP, not to worry: simply create an appliance once you've got everything installed that you need and configured, and save the .ova somewhere safe.
You get something nasty happening to XP then? just restore from your .ova and you're laughin'. :)