[nmglug] cranky computer

[a]

Ted;
Applying your thought that possible hijackers my be lurking,I have 
prepared for a reinstall by saving pertinent date.Advise me from here 
which files should I transfer which omit i.e, "." home.Your thoughts please.

On 05/15/2015 08:57 AM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:
> A., No, never spend money on 'drivers' for Ubuntu or any Gnu-Linux
> system. I suspect a rare but possible hijacking of your browser or
> perhaps Thunderbird itself. Simplest is to copy all of your data to an
> external back-up and then re-install. This is especially try if
> everything was working before some recent date. It is my personal
> belief that there are some hijacking exploits which affect Gnu/Linux
> programs, especially ones which interact with the internet. But
> luckily these are rare. Let's keep in touch, Ted P.
>
> On 5/15/15, a <a at kaluta.us> wrote:
>> Ubuntu 14.04 lts kernel 3.13.0-52 thanks for the bit of info.
>> this computer was running my printer and current hardware however for
>> instance my printer icon disappeared and thunderbird is no longer
>> appears and a pop up appears offering to report problem which apparently
>> generated a call from India offering to install current drivers for $250.00
>>
>> On 05/14/2015 07:28 PM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:
>>> A, What's your kernel, what's your version of Linux OS? The kernel
>>> modules are the 'drivers' and these can change from release to release.
>>> This is where to track down the answers. I usually go to a Linux
>>> version, like Ubuntu or Xubuntu say, and see if my hardware is
>>> supported and if others are running a version of Gnu/Linux on the same
>>> hardware. Thank you, Ted P.
>>>
>>> On 5/14/15, a <a at kaluta.us> wrote:
>>>> Esteemed persons the glug;
>>>> My dell inspiron 1318 my need a few driver upgrades? using the dell
>>>> site,how would  I proceed  the driver download since linux is not one of
>>>> the options? share your thoughts ? thanks a
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