I want to get my parents on the internet.

You wish to get your parents on the internet and you want to know the easiest and cheapest way of doing this?

Here is what you do not need in order to do this and related costs:

1. A new computer – £400 +
2. Windows
3. Microsoft Office – £80 +
4. Antivirus software – £40 +

And here is what you do need:

1. Any used computer or laptop, 3, 4 or 5 years old it doesn’t matter – £100.
2. A copy of Ubuntu (linux) operating system – £ FREE

Is that it?  YES.  Oh!  And of course a connection to the internet in your home which can be provided by your telephone or cable company.

I’ve never heard of Ubuntu!  Surely my parents won’t have a clue?

Not at all.  It’s as simple (if not more so) as Windows and if they’ve never known anything different then they’ll never know.

And with what you suggest is all I need will they be able to browse the internet, make Skype calls and do email?

Absolutely.  And more besides.  They can edit and arrange all their holiday photos, store and listen to music – or what they call music  They’ll be able to perform everything that Microsoft Office can do, if they are that way inclined and all for the price I mention above.

If you have any further questions ask me here or give me a call.