I installed Mint on a Toshiba laptop with a Geforce 5200. It worked right off the bat, did the update thing and it found a good video driver.
The wlan works, the sound works, everything works flawlessly. It comes with office software that's easy to use, java 6 already installed, latest version of firefox, burning software, plays youtube videos, plays dvd's and mp3's. I was even able to install limewire and get it working. I am impressed, I could almost believe that I was using different version of windows! It does everthing for me and I am liking it very much.
It occured to me that about one third of my customers might benefit from using Linux Mint.
All they need a computer for is to burn cd's/dvd's, download files and music, u-tube, email and print. Many of these same customers come back to see me every few months for the same problem. They have so many viruses and malware/spyware that windows is pretty much non-funtional and needs to be reloaded. I make sure and give them antivirus/malware/spyware programs and caution them on the evils of porn sites, pop up windows, obscure toolbars, downloading free software/music, internet explorer vulnerability and so on, but of course they never listen.
Now my questions:
Is there any legitimate online sight that can teach my how to actually use linux? If it doesn't work by default, I am totally clueless how to fix it.
I don't know how to unwrap/install any program that isn't executable. I have no clue how to install a printer or for that matter a device driver that isn't working by default. I can't even install a different browser.
If Linux Mint can't make everything work on a specific PC, I would be completely helpless. I am have no idea how to use the command line. Most of the time googling results in answers that I can't even comprehend and uses references that people assume I already know (of course I don't!).
I have also installed Kubunto with worked OK, but the extra software in Mint impressed me with it's ease of use and easy learning curve.
If I am actually able to learn the Linux basics, will I be able to use them on any distro or will they be specific to only one distro?
If anyone wants to make some money, tell my what your time is worth. If it's reasonable I will paypal upfront for a volunteer to teach me. My thinking is someone could install the same version of Linux Mint and we could communicate via cell phone. I'm pretty sharp and a fast study, but I am warning you when it comes to Linux I am 100% ignorant. We would have to start at the most basic things, so lots of patience will be required. The longer it takes, the more I will pay.
I not even sure how much I need to learn! Would it be better to pay for a tutor or use an online class or course. Or perhaps it would be best to take an online course and then hire a tutor to target specific areas that I need help with?
Any suggestions on a comprehensive online course that has what I am looking for?
The wlan works, the sound works, everything works flawlessly. It comes with office software that's easy to use, java 6 already installed, latest version of firefox, burning software, plays youtube videos, plays dvd's and mp3's. I was even able to install limewire and get it working. I am impressed, I could almost believe that I was using different version of windows! It does everthing for me and I am liking it very much.
It occured to me that about one third of my customers might benefit from using Linux Mint.
All they need a computer for is to burn cd's/dvd's, download files and music, u-tube, email and print. Many of these same customers come back to see me every few months for the same problem. They have so many viruses and malware/spyware that windows is pretty much non-funtional and needs to be reloaded. I make sure and give them antivirus/malware/spyware programs and caution them on the evils of porn sites, pop up windows, obscure toolbars, downloading free software/music, internet explorer vulnerability and so on, but of course they never listen.
Now my questions:
Is there any legitimate online sight that can teach my how to actually use linux? If it doesn't work by default, I am totally clueless how to fix it.
I don't know how to unwrap/install any program that isn't executable. I have no clue how to install a printer or for that matter a device driver that isn't working by default. I can't even install a different browser.
If Linux Mint can't make everything work on a specific PC, I would be completely helpless. I am have no idea how to use the command line. Most of the time googling results in answers that I can't even comprehend and uses references that people assume I already know (of course I don't!).
I have also installed Kubunto with worked OK, but the extra software in Mint impressed me with it's ease of use and easy learning curve.
If I am actually able to learn the Linux basics, will I be able to use them on any distro or will they be specific to only one distro?
If anyone wants to make some money, tell my what your time is worth. If it's reasonable I will paypal upfront for a volunteer to teach me. My thinking is someone could install the same version of Linux Mint and we could communicate via cell phone. I'm pretty sharp and a fast study, but I am warning you when it comes to Linux I am 100% ignorant. We would have to start at the most basic things, so lots of patience will be required. The longer it takes, the more I will pay.
I not even sure how much I need to learn! Would it be better to pay for a tutor or use an online class or course. Or perhaps it would be best to take an online course and then hire a tutor to target specific areas that I need help with?
Any suggestions on a comprehensive online course that has what I am looking for?
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