Oldies Simple Desktop

Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: Oldies Simple Desktop
started by: NickM

Posted by NickM on Dec. 22 2006,15:24

Hi, I've just set up DSL-N on an old Dell desktop. And it flies! The only linux distro out of 6 tried that worked first time!

BUT.. as a linux newbie I'd be grateful on some tips on how I could simplify / lock down the desktop for an 'oldie' user who easily gets confused. All we really need to use are an email client, a word processor and a browser (on a dial-up). The DSL-N apps seem ok, so three big icons on the desktop should do (only one workspace).

Another desirable feature in the apps. would be some very simple open/save dialogs - essential to avoid losing stuff. Easy auto mounting / launching of multimedia CD's DVD's too?

As a bonus, some multimedia plug-ins like realplayer (or can Mplayer launch from seamonkey??) and some picture browsing would be good.

Any other suggestions or ideas for a really easy desktop for oldies would be very welcome.

Thanks,

Nick

Posted by ^thehatsrule^ on Dec. 22 2006,15:47

DSL-N has its own forums.

But a quick answer: if it uses xtdesktop, you can just remove the .lnk files in ~/.xtdesktop (and isnt there some icon tool?). Using fluxbox? Modify ~/.fluxbox/init ... workspaces -> 1

See mount.app. Open/save - you mean by backup/restore?

and don't know about seamonkey. Picture browsing: xZGV.

Posted by NickM on Dec. 22 2006,16:01

Thanks thr... OOps - I'll find the DSL-N forum and re-post.

Thanks