We had issues helping Paul install Linux LXDE on an older laptop with limited memory. The good part is we now know why and can repeat the project. BTW, it was an obscure hardware with his laptop BIOS. And a fresh look at the latest Mint12 KDE

We had issues here too since the Internet was not working but we spent the evening discussing and answering Linux questions.

These links we did not get to see:

• GNOME vs. KDE vs. Unity: Performing Seven Basic Tasks How do the top Linux desktops compare when you’re doing basic tasks? The answers may surprise you.
• How I Learned to Love the KDE 4 Series –  For nine years, my default desktop was GNOME.
• Kubuntu 11.10 | Desktop Linux Reviews A full review of Kubuntu 11.10, including a gallery of images.
• KDE vs. Trinity: Is One Really Better? – How does KDE 4 compare with Trinity, the fork based on KDE 3? The advantages are not as one-side as you might think.
• 2 cool reasons to use the K Desktop Environment You can always find a reason or two to like or not like something, and frequently, the reason you like