Retiree With A Sudden Interest In Linux - Introduce Yourself Threads on LXLE forums

BobbyRed

Hi Y'all,

I'm a 71 year old retiree with long time experience dealing with computers. Though not a programmer, I have a lot of experience building, troubleshooting and repairing computers. Mostly for friends and friends of friends. My services are free with lifetime support. I have long term expeience in both IBM PC and Apple computers. My computer experience is a logical extension a 30 year career in communications & electronics.

I've suddenly become interested in Linux as a viable alternative to Windows & MAC. What really irks me is Windows susceptibility to malware. crippleware and bloatware and the tight control by Apple. I played around with early versions of Ubuntu back in the day but didn't followup. Not too long ago, I installed Linux Mint 15 alongside Windows and found it very appealing. Just recently, I picked up a Core Duo system without O/S for a song and installed Linux Mint 17-Cinnamon. I'm using it exclusively for email, browsing & enrtertainment.

I have a few old PC's sitting around, totally functional and gathering dust. I took an old Pentium 4 system enhanced with a wopping 2gb of RAM up from 512mb and tried a few light Linux releases (LXDE, Puppy & LXLE). I chose LXLE. It appears to me to be the best choice for a Linux newcomer.

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to install my wireless network printer in LXLE. It was much easier than installing in Mint. I'm keeping a few of my Windows 7 x64 systems as there are some things I can't do or don't know how to do in Linux. However, Linux has breathed new life in my computing interests as well as reviving some old hardware. Just when I was going to order a Meh t-shirt and ball cap.

Warm Regards,

BobbyRed

Bapi_Linux

Welcome to the 'World of Linux' , Sir.

Zaka

Just the ticket to perk up retirement, BobbyRed!

Howdy, Stranger!

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