I'm looking for a simple operating system for my grandma, who is in her late 70s. She doesn't have any experience with computers or the internet, but I want to set her up so she can easily watch home videos, look at pictures, listen to music, and read ebooks. I need something that's very user-friendly and won't require updates or any technical knowledge. What would be the best Linux OS for her needs?
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If she just needs to listen to music and watch videos, Mint or Zorin should work perfectly. You can easily install VLC Media Player in Mint to handle all the media files.
If she's familiar with Windows at all, you might want to consider using Plasma KDE. It has a layout that's similar to what she might already know, which can really help with the transition.
Zorin is also a great choice, especially if your grandma has some past experience with Windows. It's designed for users who want something user-friendly and familiar.
Exactly! And with everything preloaded, she won't have to fiddle with anything complicated.