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On 2017-08-28 12:16, Keith Lofstrom wrote:
> Over 25 years, my wife has grown dependent on me to
> maintain the computers and fix problems. I worry
> that if something happens to me, she will be unable
> to stay connected, do upgrades, keep the printers
> working, get stuff repaired and replaced, and resist
> charlatans and crooks exploiting her current lack of
> knowledge.
>
> We are considering a project over the next year:
> writing a "Linux Widow's Guide". Perhaps that title
> is sexist; I have met many competent women Linux
> adepts, but none with a non-techy husband depending
> on Linux systems that she exclusively maintains.
> "Linux Widow(er)s Guide" seems clunky and harder for
> a librarian to catalog, but might actually sell better.
>
> I imagine there are many "Linux Spouses" on this list
> with similar dependents; would anyone else like to
> contribute writing to this project?
>
> Keith
>
Lacking a sane word substitution for your title all and my marital condition
being different now than when I had a non-technical spousal unit I'll simply
note that, "It happens."
{o.o} Joanne
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