[xubuntu-users] Trying to udate browser

2020-10-18 Thread avengethecathars
Hello!Novice user here. I am stumped trying to update my firefox browser. I downloaded the tar.bz file, but not sure what to do (extract?) or use the software center.I also tried the directions for installing in ubuntu and installing flatpack via a terminal, but failed but I am not sure why.Coul

[xubuntu-users] Installing fonts

2020-09-13 Thread avengethecathars
Hello!I am having a devil of a time installing a font via Fonty Python.I seem stuck when hitting the button "install Pog". I get the spinning icon which never stops spinning, and installation never seems to complete.Can someone walk me through it?I have consulted the help, and it still does not

[xubuntu-users] Outlook Calendar error "something went wrong, refresh page"

2020-07-03 Thread avengethecathars
I cannot reach my web based outlook calendar, message in subject line.Details:cId: FB0089FEC935463B8CBFE5918680DD1Fapp: Mailst: 500ebe: SN6PR01MB5215et: ServerErroresrc: MasterPageerr: AppStartupFailedts: 2020-07-03 19:21:34Z I am a novice user, and there is a fix for windows operating system,

Re: [xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help

2019-01-20 Thread avengethecathars
help.Hoping you are well.P. -- Original Message -- From: Peter Flynn To: xubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Subject: Re: [xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:18:37 + On 20/01/2019 18:21, avengethecathars wrote: > Hello > Su

[xubuntu-users] Desktop suddenly behaving strangely, need help

2019-01-20 Thread avengethecathars
HelloSuddenly my desktop is behaving strangely. New windows lack the upper right hand corner controls (maximize / minimize) and I cannot get to my desktop and other folders. The panel has turned black, but still has all the items, including the whisker menu. Cursor when on panel is now a black X

Re: [xubuntu-users] Need simple (I think) help with installation

2018-09-08 Thread avengethecathars
installation Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2018 21:32:43 -0300 what do you need? best regards, 2018-09-08 16:16 GMT-03:00 avengethecathars : Hi I need help with a simple installation. I looked for help on the IRC support channel, but they say they are having technical difficulties, and that I need to

[xubuntu-users] Need simple (I think) help with installation

2018-09-08 Thread avengethecathars
Hi I need help with a simple installation. I looked for help on the IRC support channel, but they say they are having technical difficulties, and that I need to register a nickname, which does not seem terribly straightforward. Can anyone help? __

Re: [xubuntu-users] Driver and getting Canon printer to work

2018-07-29 Thread avengethecathars
this. Without more specifics, model, laptop, any error messages etc. our help is limited but we will help you best we can. -- Fred On Sun, Jul 29, 2018 at 4:09 PM avengethecathars wrote:Hello!I am trying the xubuntu freenode support channel, but I fear as it is Sunday night, no one is around.

[xubuntu-users] Driver and getting Canon printer to work

2018-07-29 Thread avengethecathars
Hello!I am trying the xubuntu freenode support channel, but I fear as it is Sunday night, no one is around. I would like to use a Canon printer, which seems (by its set up and view screen) to be working.Just not connected to my laptop.I use 14.04.YoursP. _

[xubuntu-users] Now Firefox autofill addresses are gone, as is the choice in "preferen ces"

2018-07-11 Thread avengethecathars
Subject says it all. AlmostJust had an update via software updater, firefox started acting up (tabs crashing-now not), and now the autofill addresses, and more important, the choice itself within "preferences > privacy and security> "Forms and Passwords" itself is missing. Of course, under Histo

Re: [xubuntu-users] Need help with needing help and support

2017-06-24 Thread avengethecathars
2017 06:10 AM, avengethecathars wrote: > Thanks for this. Unfortunately, my xubuntu laptop will not boot up, > otherwise I would. ... > I realize you are not offering help, but I am reaching the end of my > patience. My (Xubuntu) root system needs to perform a manual fsck (which

Re: [xubuntu-users] Need help with needing help and support

2017-06-23 Thread avengethecathars
Cancel that. I found a fix. Thanks to veryone who offered help. (I needed to do approx. fsck /dev and then the name of the bad (inconsistent) sector, and then a huge bunch of fix (y/n) yes's. )P. -- Original Message -- From: "avengethecathars" To: xubuntu-users@l

Re: [xubuntu-users] Need help with needing help and support

2017-06-23 Thread avengethecathars
3 Jun 2017 22:57:25 +0100 On 06/23/2017 10:04 PM, avengethecathars wrote: > Hello > I humbly need your help because I am out of options. I realize this is > not a help list, but I am reaching maximum frustration. > I am trying to log in to the xubuntu irc help channel. > When I go to

[xubuntu-users] Need help with needing help and support

2017-06-23 Thread avengethecathars
HelloI humbly need your help because I am out of options. I realize this is not a help list, but I am reaching maximum frustration.I am trying to log in to the xubuntu irc help channel.When I go to https://xubuntu.org/irc/ it tells me to log in via the interface below.However, my screen shows no