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On 19/07/12 19:27, Rob Beard wrote: >> > > If you daughter hasn't used Linux before, I'd suggest maybe a version > you're comfortable with if you're going to be offering support. Even > though it's a laptop any laptop within 3 or 4 years old should happily > run a recent desktop environment, doesn't necessarily have to be Xubuntu > unless you're familiar with it. > > Otherwise why not download a couple of distros and see what your > daughter gets on best with. > > Rob > > > In the end I installed Xubuntu 12.04. Yes, my daughter is familiar with Linux, she had no choice as that is all I have used for 12 years. So far it is looking good and is very fast. The laptop, by the way, is new. And, yes, I do know Xfce well. I have it set up on my wife's laptop. Thanks to all responders for the help, Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq