Why would grandma want to do that? I have set up computers for tech illiterate people with Linux quite successfully. You just tell them: „if it wants your password, you did something wrong. Never enter your password, unless you know exactly why“ Set and forget.

I have been using Linux since 2007. I have never had to update video drivers manually.

Sure, I don't do gaming. But neither do most grandmothers.

Steps with Bazzite:

1. Restart the computer
2. Not needed, 1 did it.
3. Seriously, 1 was all it takes. If there's an update, it installs on boot

It's quite amazing you've picked that example. I just didn't remember some people had to mess with video drivers. Last time I've done it was probably a decade ago, on Windows.

I wouldn't have to if she were using Pop!_OS. It's completely self maintaining. Next time she turns it on it'll install any pending updates.

@HollandJim @possiblylinux127 I had my mom running Linux. The biggest issues came from her expecting to having to install drivers and stuff when attaching a printer. " How do I make it work?" It just does. Linux issues only appeared because Windows is difficult.

I get your point but truth be told I never expected any family member to update their own stuff. If they want my help I take away their admin rights and do everything myself, remotely when needed. And Linux is much easier to deal with than Windows.

Easy: "grandma, click update on the pop-up. Now restart. Done. What are you cooking for dinner tonight?"

My mother used Kubuntu for the last two decades of her life, and she was a great-grandmother.

Regardless of OS, I wouldn't.

My mom is not technical in the slightest and she's been very happily using a laptop with Fedora Silverblue on it for 4+ years. I've had to help her with two problems, one of which didn't even end up being a Linux problem.