converting user to linux

[Wade Chandler]

Ron Goulard wrote:

> 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 :)
> 
> 

That's pretty good time on the battery for a Sony.  I'm lucky to get one 
hour with all the drivers installed on my work laptop.  Of course I'm 
running Windows XP on it.  :-)

Wade