[nmglug] cranky computer

[Ted Pomeroy]

A.,  When I suspect a problem with an application I usually backup
files I have created or saved: photos, documents, downloads, other
folders I have created and their contents. I avoid the dot-files
containing setting for applications. I make an exception for
Firefox/Iceweasel and save one of the bookmark backups from there (eg.
'bookmarks-2015-02-16_53_omited-sequence.jsonlz4'). I find this by
drilling down into the dot mozilla folder
(~/.mozilla/firefox/some-digits.default-other-digits/bookmarkbackups$)
to the bookmark backups which can be re-imported later. I choose an
early backup if I suspect recent problems with Firefox/Iceweasel. The
json extension indicates a file that can be imported back into
Firefox, which I have learned only by doing this a couple of times.
Let me know what you think. Thank you, Ted P.


On 5/17/15, a <a at kaluta.us> wrote:
> 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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