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submitted 1 year ago by _n9@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

Today at the grocery store a sweet older lady approached me and asked if I knew anything about computers. I said yes I do, and she produced a mouse saying that her son set up Linux mint for her and she was wondering if the mouse was compatible. It needed kernel version 2.6 or newer so I said that the mouse should work, guessing mint itself was probably newer than that kernel. Happy with my answer, we chatted a little, then she thanked me and left.

It was a nice experience, so I thought I should share!

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[-] ExLisper@linux.community 5 points 1 year ago

So you're the nice boy from the store? Good to see you here. I got my mouse connected and can now browse fediverse using my Linux Mint. BTW I've checked and I'm running Linux kernel version 6.2.9. Should I update?

[-] JuxtaposedJaguar@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Assuming this story is true, Linux is going to be a nightmare for that woman. It’s come a long way, but it’s still not as dead simple as it needs to be for non-technical elderly people.

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[-] const_void@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I'll take "Stories That Didn't Happen" for 500, Alex.

[-] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Hey, thank you again, OP.

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