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Icey1174 · June 11th, 2008, 11:20 AM

I have always been interested in Linux but have never gotten around to installing it on an old computer. My intentions are to buy a new hard drive and instal Linux on an old computer. From what I have read it appears to be "simple" if you follow directions. My basic use for the computer would be Internet browsing and word processing.

Which would be the best verison, brand name, whatever they call it of Linux that would be the best for these applications and most user friendly for someone that has never used Linux or Unix and has always used (and hates) Windows?

What browser would I use?

What word processing and spread sheet programs are there that are somewhat equivlant to MS Word and MS Excel?

Is there a program or version of Linux that resembles a Windows type of set-up for the user?

My goal here is to convert a handful of old, slow Windows machines to Linux for friends and family with the same uses as mine for a good stable OS without having all the problems that come with Windows.

Thank you in advance for any help and guidance!

June 11th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Icey1174 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5	First Time Linux Instal I have always been interested in Linux but have never gotten around to installing it on an old computer. My intentions are to buy a new hard drive and instal Linux on an old computer. From what I have read it appears to be "simple" if you follow directions. My basic use for the computer would be Internet browsing and word processing. Which would be the best verison, brand name, whatever they call it of Linux that would be the best for these applications and most user friendly for someone that has never used Linux or Unix and has always used (and hates) Windows? What browser would I use? What word processing and spread sheet programs are there that are somewhat equivlant to MS Word and MS Excel? Is there a program or version of Linux that resembles a Windows type of set-up for the user? My goal here is to convert a handful of old, slow Windows machines to Linux for friends and family with the same uses as mine for a good stable OS without having all the problems that come with Windows. Thank you in advance for any help and guidance! Last edited by Icey1174 : June 11th, 2008 at 11:23 AM.