Lubuntu or Ubunutu

[Microgoliath]

Sup

I'm looking to install a lightish version of Linux on my old mans PC (P4 with 2gb ram i think) he isn't a techie at all and is only gonna use it for his usual internet browsing. Should i install Lubuntu 11.10 or Ubunutu 10.10? Which will run better for him? or is there any other 'light' distro thats easy to use / setup.

 

[Pyroflea]

LXDE and XCFE are pretty light-weight. This leaves you with Lubuntu or Xubuntu, if you're hell bent on an Ubuntu derivative. I prefer LXDE personally.

 

[audiovoodoo]

I'll second Lubuntu although Linux Mint LXDE is another option and works well for my brother on a similar spec rig.

 

[amdfangirl]

I would recommend Linux Mint.

 

[Microgoliath]

Will i see a massive difference between Lubunutu and Linux mint? Coz i already got both Lubunutu and Ubunutu dwnloaded (got it some time ago). If there is a big difference, could someone link me to a download of Mint?

 

[amdfangirl]

Not really anything groundbreakingly different. Mint is an altered version of Ubuntu.

 

[Microgoliath]

Sigh he also wants to keep his outlook express, do any of these support that or something similar?

 

[Pyroflea]

Check out Mozilla Thunderbird. I haven't used Outlook very much, but they look pretty similar to me. It works on Windows as well, so you could at least get them to check it out before switching.

 

[amdfangirl]

I have only ever used Thunderbird so I have no idea how compatible it is, but given Firefox and Libreoffice, it would be just fine.

 

[Microgoliath]

K I've found a way, using your words and google ^^ just 1 more problem now he also wants his printer from HP working, its a Deskjest 2050A will it work with its standard drivers?

 

[amdfangirl]

http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/supported_devices/index.html

I'm not sure which catergories it falls under.

 

[skittle]

HP is the best supported printer in linux. lucky he does not have lexmark

 

[amdfangirl]

Oh I remember my Lexmark.

Didn't have driver support under Windows 7 or Mac OS X.

 

[Microgoliath]

Thanks for the helps / suggestion okes, done half the job today already and just busy doing the finishing touches.

 

[Pyroflea]

Great to hear you're making progress! Don't be afraid to ask if you run into any problems.

 

[Microgoliath]

Its installed now, i was trying to get Mint to install over USB but it wouldn't work? Lubunutu worked though so i went with that, installing the needed drivers (for printer, etc) and getting him Chrome. So far no problems but if i do run into any i'll ask here

 

[Pyroflea]

I've heard of people having issues installing Mint via USB. Not sure if it's a widespread issue or if it's isolated to specific hardware. Lubuntu should serve you just fine though.

 

[Microgoliath]

It seems to be a bit unresponsive and hangs every now and then, is there any changes I can make to stop this? Or increase performance?

Also having trouble with the email client, I got evolution installed but can't find the icon and need to use run to open it (alt + f2).