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Old 01-19-2012, 05:42 PM   #1
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My Uncle has never heard of Linux.

I tried to help him understand about all of the different distro's and their capabilities and even told him about my Ubuntu with Ultimate Edition.

Now; he's in his 70's and I thought he would of at least heard of Linux. I was wrong because he is clueless.

I'm going to send him the Linux Journal:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/

What would you recommend for a good link and website for me to send to him?
 
Old 01-19-2012, 05:53 PM   #2
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Maybe send him some Youtube videos where people demo their compiz desktop cubes and other cool Linux tricks? Do you think he would enjoy that kind of thing?
 
Old 01-19-2012, 06:37 PM   #3
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Hi,

Send him the link for LQ. We have loads of retired members here at LQ.
 
Old 01-19-2012, 09:58 PM   #4
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Maybe send him some Youtube videos where people demo their compiz desktop cubes and other cool Linux tricks? Do you think he would enjoy that kind of thing?
Yeah; I think he will enjoy it.

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