Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Friday Fun Question

Sean Gibbins wrote:
> hantslug@??? wrote:
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>> I have a golden rule. If I have to support a technophobe who is going to use
>> the computer for something crucial (e.g. printing invoices) and also for the
>> Internet, I do my best to have the person on Linux. You have control here.
>> Use Linux. Since he and you both know Ubuntu, then Ubuntu. After all, which
>> does he need more? A functioning usable computer, or a computer that has
>> lots of working bells and whistles, and is also full of viruses, trojans and
>> other malware?
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>> My vote would definitely be for making your own life easier and installing
>> Ubuntu.
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> Wise words and I think I will probably go that route Lisi, as long as a
> dabble with the live CD reveals that the basic functionality is there,
> which in this case is screen, keboard, touchpad and modem.
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Sean,

You may have to get an external, RS232 modem. Most internal modems
nowadays are WinModems and not very well supported under Linux. Don't
get a USB modem, they are also usually WInModems, get one that conects
to an RS232 port and a USB->Serial convertor if the PC doesn't have any
RS232 ports.

Jim