converting user to linux

[Ron Goulard]

On Tue, 2004-04-27 at 10:35, Jay Daniels wrote:

> it may be more practical to install fedora on this sony laptop.
> laptop: Sony VAIO
> model is: PCG-FR130
> sony dvd cdrw drive

I've got FC1 on my Sony Vaio PCG-FRV35.  The only stuff that doesn't
work 'out of the box' is the modem (never tried, don't care for or use
modems) and the ACPI powersaving/hibernate/suspend stuff just doesn't
want to work for me (maybe you'll have better luck?).  As a result, I
can only get about 1-1.5 hrs on battery (using the wireless LAN).

K3b works great for the cd-rw/dvd-rw and the alsa modules helped with
the sound because I wanted the full duplex abilities.  My orinoco
wireless card just works under FC1 (very easy and painless).

> what do you think, do i stand a chance to convert her to Linux or am i
> wasting my time?  she basically uses the laptop as a desktop pc to
> read mail via a webmail service, surf the net, purchase online,
> save family photos to cdr, and print stuff.  she would use X almost
> entirely with the mouse under a normal user account.  she also has no
> interest in learning unix/linux commands or the shell.  has anyone
> tried to convert someone to Linux, how did it go?

Some good, some bad.  Just be aware that some people simply don't like
change and you should be ok :)