How do you make screencasts? Some gizmo you plug between PC and monitor? I've often wanted to have screenshot of something right after boot. Last time I snapped a pic with my phone.
My test of OS is:
1. SSH -> shell in from other PC and config NFS, then mount it on other PC. check.
2. Xorg -> web browser -> hit LQ. check.
3. dl some youtube junk -> video player (with audio!). check.
4. doc suite (libreoffice/Abiword/et al) -> make a 3x3 table and save as PDF. check.
Those are the big ones, everything else is tiddly user pref.
They're also the ones that most often snag.
1. SSH is pinch point. Some versions are impossible to get along with.
2. Xorg is usually fine, really improved over the years. Some permissions issues, and getting screen resolution to your liking can be a bit of a dance. I still had to twiddle Modelines on my last install to get 1920x1080. Remember XF86Config?
3. If YT actually plays in your browser, either praise the heavens or curse the dark regions. Audio can be issue, but the answer is usually simple: stuff PA in trash and get alsa working. Usually /etc/asound.conf is the culprit.
4. If you get usable PDF from doc suite it means the whole shebang is good to go.
Some of them used to be tall order. These days it's pretty easy to get a fully trained Linux box up & running.
