Distro suggestions for grandparents? (aussie.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by PetulantBandicoot@aussie.zone to c/linuxquestions@lemmy.zip

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Hello there. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a Linux distro for grandparents? They are over 70 years old, with an old HP desktop and laptop running Windows 10. All they need is a Web browser, so no need for special software or wine to run Windows programs. Would preferably like something that is low maintenance so I don't have to be constant tech support for them (apart from the initial install and setup). Thanks for any suggestions.

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[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 6 months ago

Just keep them on Windows 10 unless there is an issue. Don't make them learn anything else.

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today -1 points 6 months ago

Too unstable. Windows keeps changing shit, advertising shit. Dump it and move on.

[-] josephsh5@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Not to mention that Windows 10 is going EOL next year

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 6 months ago

That's what they say but Windows 10 has a 70% market share

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 6 months ago

True but at the same time it is hard for someone older to use a computer let along learn something completely new.

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