installing Debian for an Unix-ignorant user (point-and-click installation)
Hi all:
A friend of mine in a fit of anger directed to his Window~1
installation called me and asked if I would install Linux for him. We
have discussed with him before, that everything he needs from a
computer (web browsing, document/spreadsheet editing, email) can be
done from within Linux using familiar to him graphical interfaces. His
Win98 has been blue-screening on him way too often.
Next week I'm going to install Debian on his computer. Basically, I am
thinking of setting up Gnome, and stuffing everything he could need in
a root menu and clickable icons. He is no dummy, but has very little
knowledge of computers besides most common applications.
Has anyone done this kind of setup? Are there any things that I should
be forewarned about, perhaps?
How easy is it to configure a ppp connection as a desktop icon? (I'm on
a cable modem, and have never configured ppp under Linux).
I'll be very greatful for any suggestions and ideas!
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