Need a newb-friendly distro for my Dad [View all]
So, my Dad gets a computer virus, you know the one where interpol will come bashing down your door if you don't pay a $100 fine.
I calm him down point out it's a scam, phone the local authority whose badge is on top of the page to get confirmation, then go out to an appointment.
On my return, he has destroyed said computer... destroyed, with a screwdriver. /sigh. Anyhoo, I am getting a cheap laptop off of ebay and plan to install linux on it. I need opinions on what would be the best for an old windows user (the user is old, not the windows).
I have promised him that I would also install an antivirus program on it. I've heard of Clam, but don't know too much about it. Are there any others. Whilst there are few if any viruses for linux, it would be a shame to be a carrier.
That's enough chatter from me... Thank you for any advice you can give me.
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