Hello there. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a Linux distro for grandparents? They are over 70 years old, with an old HP desktop and laptop running Windows 10. All they need is a Web browser, so no need for special software or wine to run Windows programs. Would preferably like something that is low maintenance so I don’t have to be constant tech support for them (apart from the initial install and setup). Thanks for any suggestions.

  • FreudianCafe@lemmy.mlEnglish
    15·
    6 months ago

    Mint or debian will do the trick. Set up a script to update the system and turn it into a button or desktop shortcut, name it something like “click here to update” and done

    • PetulantBandicootOPEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      Thanks for the ideas. Will the update script still need sudo to run, or can it be done at an unprivileged user level?

      • elxeno@lemm.eeEnglish
        5·
        6 months ago

        I think in Mint you can set up auto update on their updater app

      • FreudianCafe@lemmy.mlEnglish
        21·
        6 months ago

        Im not sure but its probably fine to sudo it (now someone will come here and say it is a national security problem)