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Easiest distro for elderly parent (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 day ago by RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I need a distro that is stable with a particular need to set up zero input automatic updates. If an update asks for a password or needs user interaction in basically any way it simply won't get done. All he needs is a reliable platform for browsing the web. I am replacing an Ubuntu system that has apparently just stopped working (I have not had a chance to examine it yet) after years and years of not getting proper updates after he forgot his password.

Something like Bazzite is intriguing because of it's locked down environment although he is very much not a gamer. Is there something locked down like Bazzite but with long term LTS release cycle?

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[-] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 2 points 8 hours ago

I use Aurora for my wife's laptop. It, Bluefin, and Bazzite come from Silverblue.

If you want GNOME: Bluefin or Bazzite.

KDE: Aurora or Bazzite.

Like Silverblue, updates happen in the background automatically. You just have to restart the computer to pick up OS updates.

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