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Ok, this is a documentation writing project I have for school right now. I need people to "test" these steps for trying a new Linux distro for me and let me know where I could improve.
Can you check it out and help a brother out? SSgt Mark Lines , PO2 Ed C. , PO3 Dale S.
Password: Rallypoint
Can you check it out and help a brother out? SSgt Mark Lines , PO2 Ed C. , PO3 Dale S.
Password: Rallypoint
Linux For the Rest of Us Help - Jt Spratley
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Now, I can add this to the article as well. - http://tour.ubuntu.com/en/
SSgt Mark Lines , PO2 Ed C. , PO3 Dale S.
SSgt Mark Lines , PO2 Ed C. , PO3 Dale S.
Enjoy the simplicity of Ubuntu's stylish, intuitive interface. Take Ubuntu for a test drive with our online tour and download when you're ready!
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SGT (Join to see) Very well written, but I would like to add a couple of things to what PO2 Ed C. said. I had my wife, who is almost computer illiterate read it through with me. Just to get a viewpoint of a non-computer user.
1. You use the word "distro" without saying exactly what that is. If you are targeting this article to users who are unfamiliar with Linux, I would say something along the lines, "Please keep in mind this project doesn’t cover installing a Linux distribution, also called a distro, or removing your current Operating System." Then use the word "distro" through out the rest of the document.
2. Give minimum size requirements for not only the flash drive, but how much space they need on their system.
2a. What Operating system should the reader of this article be using already?
3. What age is a computer considered old? I would give a general idea.
4. "“32-bit is recommended unless you’ll be testing on a computer with over 4 GB. Then, you must have a 64-bit distro." I personally would never recommend a 32-bit version when a 64-bit is available. Today, you do not run into the 64-bit stability issues that one had before when you ran it on 4gb of RAM or less. More and more software is starting to require a 64-bit operating system.
5. In your distribution table, you give the information the a distro is "X based". I know what that means, but your average new user may not. I would either explain what you mean in a paragraph before the table, or remove it.
6. Finally, I would give a reason for using the virtual machine route instead of the distro's baked-in live session.
Thank you for letting me read and help you with your article. It is pretty good. Let me know if I can help again.
1. You use the word "distro" without saying exactly what that is. If you are targeting this article to users who are unfamiliar with Linux, I would say something along the lines, "Please keep in mind this project doesn’t cover installing a Linux distribution, also called a distro, or removing your current Operating System." Then use the word "distro" through out the rest of the document.
2. Give minimum size requirements for not only the flash drive, but how much space they need on their system.
2a. What Operating system should the reader of this article be using already?
3. What age is a computer considered old? I would give a general idea.
4. "“32-bit is recommended unless you’ll be testing on a computer with over 4 GB. Then, you must have a 64-bit distro." I personally would never recommend a 32-bit version when a 64-bit is available. Today, you do not run into the 64-bit stability issues that one had before when you ran it on 4gb of RAM or less. More and more software is starting to require a 64-bit operating system.
5. In your distribution table, you give the information the a distro is "X based". I know what that means, but your average new user may not. I would either explain what you mean in a paragraph before the table, or remove it.
6. Finally, I would give a reason for using the virtual machine route instead of the distro's baked-in live session.
Thank you for letting me read and help you with your article. It is pretty good. Let me know if I can help again.
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SGT (Join to see)
1-3 is fixed. Let me know your thoughts.
4. I recommended 32 bit because otherwise I need to scrounge up BIOS mod steps
5. I may scrap it
6. Got you.
4. I recommended 32 bit because otherwise I need to scrounge up BIOS mod steps
5. I may scrap it
6. Got you.
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SSgt Mark Lines
SGT (Join to see) Looks good. Now I understand why you are suggesting a 32-bit OS. There was one sentence in your first paragraph that does not make sense. "I’ll be assuming you’re currently running Windows for this tutorial but that affect most of the steps." Other than that, this is a really good write-up. I gave your revised instructions to the wife and let here try them, and she was able to use them without any problems.
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