What Linux for web browsing and Word editor?
by enginestar from LinuxQuestions.org on (#4XBTV)
I want something for the kids to use.
I don't actually need all the programs installed.
All I need:
- Chrome and Firefox.
- Word editor - Libre is fine. A spreadsheet and Powerpoint equivalent.
That's all. :)
Obviously other essentials needs to work - like Wifi and other important things I haven't thought of. Just need bare essentials.
I would like to be able to install other things as and when needed though.
What Linux version should I go for?
Not sure if this is a dumb question: say if I go for an ultra light version of Linux. What am I missing? What am I not getting? If I want somethings That I'm not getting... can I still install these at a later date?
One Linux version I tried, I forget what it's called... everything was in the right click of the mouse (I think). Right click to get the start menu or something. What Linux was that? Was it Arch Linux?
Thanks.
I don't actually need all the programs installed.
All I need:
- Chrome and Firefox.
- Word editor - Libre is fine. A spreadsheet and Powerpoint equivalent.
That's all. :)
Obviously other essentials needs to work - like Wifi and other important things I haven't thought of. Just need bare essentials.
I would like to be able to install other things as and when needed though.
What Linux version should I go for?
Not sure if this is a dumb question: say if I go for an ultra light version of Linux. What am I missing? What am I not getting? If I want somethings That I'm not getting... can I still install these at a later date?
One Linux version I tried, I forget what it's called... everything was in the right click of the mouse (I think). Right click to get the start menu or something. What Linux was that? Was it Arch Linux?
Thanks.