Seems like Linux skills for IT people can become a gold mine.
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proti@lemmy.world 6 days ago
As nice as most distros are, I wouldn’t recommend installing it on Gpa’s/Parent’s PC, simply because if a problem arrives most people won’t be able to give them a fix easily, unless they also know how to use Linux.
x00z@lemmy.world 6 days ago
lemming741@lemmy.world 6 days ago
My grandpa fixes all of his Windows problems himself
proti@lemmy.world 6 days ago
absolute gigachad
lime@feddit.nu 6 days ago
i installed mint for my extremely non-technical parent and the only time they have issues is when trying to use windows stuff. so a non-issue.
DudeDudenson@lemmings.world 6 days ago
Installed mint for an elderly relative that only uses it for YouTube and email, the only calls I get are when mozzila stops working because the version is too old
lime@feddit.nu 6 days ago
i just set up weekly auto-updates.
DudeDudenson@lemmings.world 2 days ago
I’d rather the app stays as it is and doesn’t show new windows or randomly move about because new updates. Modern crunch with constantly changing the UI and hiding everything isn’t helpful for elder relatives
proti@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Well, mine was one of the curious ones - once they disconnected from the WiFi and no neighbor could fix it, they had to wait a few days till I came over to help.
Hopefully Linux market share will improve and you can get lucky, but issues will inevitably happen - if you’re committed and close by, maybe you could try, but it sucks when you’re away