Comments on: Gutsy for Grandpa, Part One http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/ Open Source, Open Standards Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:31:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: omni_peribite http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4766 omni_peribite Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4766 Well, that's what I did to my Ex-Head-of-School (close to 70, I assume), who asked for help with his computer about two years ago. I booted it up, saw the nice and shiny Win98-Logo, recognized that there was nothing left to do and installed Ubuntu to it. About 6 months later he needed some help tweaking some preferences, but since then I haven't heard anything from him anymore. And as he's still writing his articles for the local newspaper, I assume everything's still up and running ;-). Thanks, Ubuntu! Well, that’s what I did to my Ex-Head-of-School (close to 70, I assume), who asked for help with his computer about two years ago. I booted it up, saw the nice and shiny Win98-Logo, recognized that there was nothing left to do and installed Ubuntu to it. About 6 months later he needed some help tweaking some preferences, but since then I haven’t heard anything from him anymore. And as he’s still writing his articles for the local newspaper, I assume everything’s still up and running ;-). Thanks, Ubuntu!

]]> By: hummelong http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4767 hummelong Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4767 One of my dog-walking friends is a 60 year-old former surgeon from the U.S. (he is taking tests to be licenced in Canada). He gave me an old tape recorder he never used, and in exchange I built him a computer from leftover parts. We talked about operating systems for a while, and we settled on Ubuntu Gutsy as well. While not terribly computer-savvy, he is obviously a bright guy and I'm anxious to see how he likes it when I give it to him next week. Every day I use Ubuntu I appreciate it more. One of my dog-walking friends is a 60 year-old former surgeon from the U.S. (he is taking tests to be licenced in Canada). He gave me an old tape recorder he never used, and in exchange I built him a computer from leftover parts. We talked about operating systems for a while, and we settled on Ubuntu Gutsy as well. While not terribly computer-savvy, he is obviously a bright guy and I’m anxious to see how he likes it when I give it to him next week. Every day I use Ubuntu I appreciate it more.

]]> By: dobbie606 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4768 dobbie606 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4768 Ubuntu rules. <br /> Alas,Prof Jason doesn't realise his protein diet is equivalent to using microsoft OS:<br /> http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/030300purestrictprotein.htm<br /> '...The popularity of high protein diets...are increasing the risk of life-threatening kidney failure for millions of people. Although the damage caused by excess dietary protein has been recognized for more than 100 years... Ubuntu rules.
Alas,Prof Jason doesn’t realise his protein diet is equivalent to using microsoft OS:
http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/030300purestrictprotein.htm
‘…The popularity of high protein diets…are increasing the risk of life-threatening kidney failure for millions of people. Although the damage caused by excess dietary protein has been recognized for more than 100 years…

]]> By: jasonperlow http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4769 jasonperlow Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4769 Actually let me rephrase that. I am eating carbs, but not simple ones. What I'm trying to do is keep the glycemic index down (sugars) and fats down. The carbs I do eat -- whole grains like brown and wild rice, quinoa, barley, millet, buckwheat (kasha), whole wheat pastas, whole grain breads (which we bake at home using whole grains we mill into flour ourselves and have no HFCS crap like the ones you get in the supermarket) are complex carbohydrades and are low on the glycemic index. As far as the protein goes the ratio of protein to vegetables I eat is relatively low, particularly vegetables that are high in Alpha Lipoic acid (like spinach and other cruciforms like cabbage, brussels, broccoli, etc). I eat about 8oz-10oz of protein per meal and a lot of vegetable volume, and I drink a ton of water. The water drinking is key to keeping your kidneys from failing. Actually let me rephrase that. I am eating carbs, but not simple ones. What I’m trying to do is keep the glycemic index down (sugars) and fats down. The carbs I do eat — whole grains like brown and wild rice, quinoa, barley, millet, buckwheat (kasha), whole wheat pastas, whole grain breads (which we bake at home using whole grains we mill into flour ourselves and have no HFCS crap like the ones you get in the supermarket) are complex carbohydrades and are low on the glycemic index. As far as the protein goes the ratio of protein to vegetables I eat is relatively low, particularly vegetables that are high in Alpha Lipoic acid (like spinach and other cruciforms like cabbage, brussels, broccoli, etc). I eat about 8oz-10oz of protein per meal and a lot of vegetable volume, and I drink a ton of water. The water drinking is key to keeping your kidneys from failing.

]]> By: igorp http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4770 igorp Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4770 Well, I must explain I fullfil both categories. I am over 60 and have some experience in IT because still earn for living programming. I have had Linux as a second OS in my computer but I believed I can't live without Windows. When I installed Ubuntu 7.04, things changed significantly - Windows were the second OS (there is a lot of companies that consider the Linux community isn't worth to effort). <br /> I upgraded to Gutsy Gibbon (downloading about 1G took about 12 hours because I did it a couple hours after announcing), answered couple questions about configuration files and.... all my programs installed from sources worked! Incredible. <br /> VirtualBox did the rest. I really don't need to have two OSs in my computer. <br /> <br /> Regards<br /> <br /> Igor Well, I must explain I fullfil both categories. I am over 60 and have some experience in IT because still earn for living programming. I have had Linux as a second OS in my computer but I believed I can’t live without Windows. When I installed Ubuntu 7.04, things changed significantly – Windows were the second OS (there is a lot of companies that consider the Linux community isn’t worth to effort).
I upgraded to Gutsy Gibbon (downloading about 1G took about 12 hours because I did it a couple hours after announcing), answered couple questions about configuration files and…. all my programs installed from sources worked! Incredible.
VirtualBox did the rest. I really don’t need to have two OSs in my computer.

Regards

Igor

]]> By: scorched http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4771 scorched Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4771 all cool. ;) all cool. ;)

]]> By: dxdkfc http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4772 dxdkfc Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4772 I chosed Linux for my mother in law, because she lives 3000 km away. It is easier to maintain a Linux remotely than windows I chosed Linux for my mother in law, because she lives 3000 km away. It is easier to maintain a Linux remotely than windows

]]> By: ricegf http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4773 ricegf Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4773 When my dad upgraded from dial-up to DSL, his old Win98 computer lacked an Ethernet port. We upgraded him to a new machine running Ubuntu 7.04. He's had only one slight problem - the default solitaire only permitted draw-3 solitaire, but he prefers draw-1 solitaire. A little research turned up an equivalent application. :-)<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he (like the rest of our family) has done just fine with Ubuntu. When my dad upgraded from dial-up to DSL, his old Win98 computer lacked an Ethernet port. We upgraded him to a new machine running Ubuntu 7.04. He’s had only one slight problem – the default solitaire only permitted draw-3 solitaire, but he prefers draw-1 solitaire. A little research turned up an equivalent application. :-)

Otherwise, he (like the rest of our family) has done just fine with Ubuntu.

]]> By: mlopezqc http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4774 mlopezqc Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4774 About your parallel port problem, well I had to deal with it too, but I didn't have the chance of switching to a USB cable 'cause y use an EPSON LQ-1070+. Fortunately I discovered that everything was about the BIOS setup. It seems that Gutsy doesn't likes the ECP mode in the LPT so y switched to normal and everything went OK.<br /> <br /> Ah, my mother uses Ubuntu, she is 60 years old. About your parallel port problem, well I had to deal with it too, but I didn’t have the chance of switching to a USB cable ’cause y use an EPSON LQ-1070+. Fortunately I discovered that everything was about the BIOS setup. It seems that Gutsy doesn’t likes the ECP mode in the LPT so y switched to normal and everything went OK.

Ah, my mother uses Ubuntu, she is 60 years old.

]]> By: cushie http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4775 cushie Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4775 Age 71, Ubuntu enthusiast for last 12 months. Gutsy fine graphics nearly there but lost the sound! Still struggling with Linux on a stick (wifi drivers).<br /> Wife has been on LinuxMint and won´t be without it! Great community. Age 71, Ubuntu enthusiast for last 12 months. Gutsy fine graphics nearly there but lost the sound! Still struggling with Linux on a stick (wifi drivers).
Wife has been on LinuxMint and won´t be without it! Great community.

]]> By: grhipe http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4776 grhipe Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4776 Hi there :) Nice article :) I've been using Ubuntu for about 1 year, many issues about my tweaking preferences (I'm a little unstable about themes, plugins and tricks, I like to experiment :D) But I'm pretty happy with it, rather than Windows. There's no comparison. Yes, you have to learn some basic info (I think it's easier if you are a new user in computers), and to learn is not bad for human beings.<br /> <br /> Here in Mexico we've some issues with government, because some of the websites it uses, MUST be used with Windows Internet Explorer, or downloading software made for Win XP, like paying taxes and some important things, but, I hope this changes.<br /> <br /> Sorry about my poor english :) Hi there :) Nice article :) I’ve been using Ubuntu for about 1 year, many issues about my tweaking preferences (I’m a little unstable about themes, plugins and tricks, I like to experiment :D) But I’m pretty happy with it, rather than Windows. There’s no comparison. Yes, you have to learn some basic info (I think it’s easier if you are a new user in computers), and to learn is not bad for human beings.

Here in Mexico we’ve some issues with government, because some of the websites it uses, MUST be used with Windows Internet Explorer, or downloading software made for Win XP, like paying taxes and some important things, but, I hope this changes.

Sorry about my poor english :)

]]> By: adler http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4777 adler Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4777 Hi All,<br /> <br /> Truly brilliant article! I do know what you mean here about adding "Gutsy" for Grandpa to the title. But, "Gutsy, is unique to Ubuntu. Perhaps "Linux Ubuntu Gutsy" might get you more hits? IMHO.<br /> <br /> Anyway, I live in Tempe, Arizona, and unless I run IE Explorer, I can not log-in to the various WiFi systems here. <br /> <br /> I'm a devoted Linux / open source user, and find this an irritant from time to time, when my home systems crashes. <br /> <br /> I've often thought to bring a "bias" case against the local towns that offer broadcast service, but not IE users.<br /> <br /> Think that might shack things up a bit?<br /> <br /> Again - great article.<br /> <br /> JJMacey<br /> www.jjmacey.net Hi All,

Truly brilliant article! I do know what you mean here about adding “Gutsy” for Grandpa to the title. But, “Gutsy, is unique to Ubuntu. Perhaps “Linux Ubuntu Gutsy” might get you more hits? IMHO.

Anyway, I live in Tempe, Arizona, and unless I run IE Explorer, I can not log-in to the various WiFi systems here.

I’m a devoted Linux / open source user, and find this an irritant from time to time, when my home systems crashes.

I’ve often thought to bring a “bias” case against the local towns that offer broadcast service, but not IE users.

Think that might shack things up a bit?

Again – great article.

JJMacey
http://www.jjmacey.net

]]> By: jasonperlow http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4778 jasonperlow Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4778 John, have you tried IES4Linux? Its a way to run Internet Explorer using WINE. I've used it and it is very good.<br /> <br /> http://www.tatanka.com.br/ies4linux/page/Main_Page<br /> <br /> Another thing is that if the web sites are rejecting you simply by browser agent ID, there is a firefox plugin that allows it to report itself as Internet Explorer:<br /> <br /> https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/59<br /> <br /> It allows you to switch it on and off at will. John, have you tried IES4Linux? Its a way to run Internet Explorer using WINE. I’ve used it and it is very good.

http://www.tatanka.com.br/ies4linux/page/Main_Page

Another thing is that if the web sites are rejecting you simply by browser agent ID, there is a firefox plugin that allows it to report itself as Internet Explorer:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/59

It allows you to switch it on and off at will.

]]> By: dinol http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4779 dinol Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4779 There are no doubt many of us who end up being the expert for family and friends, which doesn't neccesarily mean we are actual experts. I really liked the practical approach of the article, and can see a regular "grandpa" style column. I too use ubuntu and am happy to be free, and also very impressed by the community and forums when it comes to solving problems. I have a lot of background in using pcs and macs but little in programming, or other things that might prepare you for the terminal window. Whenever i post a problem, or search other posts for solutions, it doesn't take long to solve it. This might be the next step for Granda, and i also think that Ubuntu is a good setting for it...<br /> Dino There are no doubt many of us who end up being the expert for family and friends, which doesn’t neccesarily mean we are actual experts. I really liked the practical approach of the article, and can see a regular “grandpa” style column. I too use ubuntu and am happy to be free, and also very impressed by the community and forums when it comes to solving problems. I have a lot of background in using pcs and macs but little in programming, or other things that might prepare you for the terminal window. Whenever i post a problem, or search other posts for solutions, it doesn’t take long to solve it. This might be the next step for Granda, and i also think that Ubuntu is a good setting for it…
Dino

]]> By: lenny_lab http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4780 lenny_lab Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4780 Great article!<br /> <br /> I tried getting my 77 years old grandmother on windows 2k a few years ago so she could sent and get email from my cousin in Iraq, and it was a nightmare. Printer promlems, PeoplePC and NetZero dial-up...you name it, there was an issue. The final straw was a spyware program that took her computer hostage. She's wrote off computer for good.<br /> <br /> Maybe, I can get her back on the net with Ubuntu.<br /> <br /> Thanks for the insperation Great article!

I tried getting my 77 years old grandmother on windows 2k a few years ago so she could sent and get email from my cousin in Iraq, and it was a nightmare. Printer promlems, PeoplePC and NetZero dial-up…you name it, there was an issue. The final straw was a spyware program that took her computer hostage. She’s wrote off computer for good.

Maybe, I can get her back on the net with Ubuntu.

Thanks for the insperation

]]> By: imluzhin http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4781 imluzhin Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4781 Is it possible to get a usb broadband card to work with xandros ie Novatel 950? Is it possible to get a usb broadband card to work with xandros ie Novatel 950?

]]> By: rpmcaninch http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4782 rpmcaninch Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4782 Well, I'm not alone. I gave my grandmother an older computer I had been using to experiment with linux. She had never used a computer before so it didn't matter which O/S it had, there'd still be a learning curve. I installed Gutsy on her machine and walked her through a few things. She's 87 and has never looked back. At first she only had dialup, which was a bit more complicated to set up but served its purpose for a while. They just installed Road Runner high speed and she loves it. The Road Runner tech had no idea how to set it up, but I had it going in no time. Well, I’m not alone. I gave my grandmother an older computer I had been using to experiment with linux. She had never used a computer before so it didn’t matter which O/S it had, there’d still be a learning curve. I installed Gutsy on her machine and walked her through a few things. She’s 87 and has never looked back. At first she only had dialup, which was a bit more complicated to set up but served its purpose for a while. They just installed Road Runner high speed and she loves it. The Road Runner tech had no idea how to set it up, but I had it going in no time.

]]> By: ppmyers http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4783 ppmyers Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4783 You renamed Firefox, "Internet Explorer"? For shame! Kind of like sticking a Chevrolet emblem on a Lamborghini. After you performed this sacrilege, did the logo have a sort of embarrassed look?<br /> <br /> Just kidding--great article. I have been considering doing the same thing for my uncle, who runs XP, and has never met a spyware-infested SPAM that he didn't think was worth opening. You renamed Firefox, “Internet Explorer”? For shame! Kind of like sticking a Chevrolet emblem on a Lamborghini. After you performed this sacrilege, did the logo have a sort of embarrassed look?

Just kidding–great article. I have been considering doing the same thing for my uncle, who runs XP, and has never met a spyware-infested SPAM that he didn’t think was worth opening.

]]> By: amcguire http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4784 amcguire Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4203/#comment-4784 Where is part 2? I have been looking forward to that to see how this has gone over. Where is part 2? I have been looking forward to that to see how this has gone over.

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