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On 29/03/12 17:39, Rob Beard wrote: > On 28/03/12 19:42, paul sutton wrote: >> HI >> >> talking to a friend earlier today he said he had a friend who were >> having real problems with windows, (virus, malware etc) I said I use >> Ubuntu so don't have that problem, anyway as they live in torquay I >> have passed on the lug web address and the lug sign up page so we may >> get a new member asking for help, >> > > *ick* Ubuntu? :-s :-) > > Sorry not a fan of Unity. Saying that after having some issues with > Mint 12 I'm thinking of either going back to Mint 11 or maybe Debian, > or even Gentoo (if I have the patience to sit there and wait for it to > compile, unless there is a live version I can install and compile > later on when I have free time). > > Funny you should mention this too, I'm just trying to fix my brother > inlaw's laptop. Celeron 1.73GHz, 1GB Ram (256MB used by the video > card so only 768MB usable)... Vista... runs like a dog. I'm going to > introduce him to Linux Mint since all he does is basic web browsing. > >> I know there are members like Rob beard who could probably help a) clear >> viruses and malware but also B) install some sort of Linux distro, >> either ubuntu, kubuntu, mint (along side) or which ever is most suited >> to their needs. and advise to suit. >> > > Yep, well if you want to pass my number on I can send it off list. > >> Rob next time you attend a lug meet and I am there can I have a few >> business cards please, so I can give out to people who ask for IT help. >> > > No problem, I did have some business cards but after splitting with my > ex the address and number aren't valid, so I'm going to have to print > some more. :-) > >> Anyway we may have a new user join up and asking for help, so hopefully >> we can help out, >> > > Sounds good :-) > > Rob > Ok cool, As i Said it doesn;t matter which distribution , my point was if you mention Linux you have to explain what that is, (given its officially the kernel) so best to say the distro name, ubuntu, mint, debian, you can simply say its an alternative to windows that is FREE. save the techy stuff for later. Paul -- http://www.zleap.net http://www.ubuntu.com skype : psutton111 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-sutton/36/595/911 -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq