[nmglug] download troubles

[Satsangat Khalsa]

Well put Ted.
There are some, amazingly, economical units available on Ebay if you look.

This is one I've used (only $100).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-ProBook-6445b-Laptop-14-LED-2-1GHz-4GB-160GB-Windos-7-Pro-TESTED/322566394002?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

It only comes with Win7 and a 160 GB drive but you dual-boot with one of
the
Linux OS Ted mentions. He even has a laptop for $29 with no OS or hard
drive but, again, if you go Ted's route
you can solve that for very little $$$.

On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Ted Pomeroy <ted.pome at gmail.com> wrote:

> To "a", Well, for myself, I refrained from addressing  your question
> earlier in the month because I am not a professional. But I am a member of
> a club which is not simply a free tech support hotline. We meet and discuss
> projects and problems of our own and trends and ideas from the various free
> software news fronts.
> Are you aware that Adobe Flash is being retired (deprecated)? Have you
> been watching for changes on the internet? I do use an Ubuntu flavor, but
> read other distro news as well. I often start solving a problem with a
> search for "Ubuntu + my issue" to see what others think. Also in the trends
> today is the shift to 64-bit hardware and software. If you can get new
> hardware by whatever means, that will help. If you want to keep up a hobby
> machine on older architecture you will need to work harder. It's like
> keeping that beautiful 1950's low rider in shape - you cannot just ask for
> parts and solutions anywhere. It gets tricky and there are trade-offs, or
> losses you have to accept in an older unit.
> By the way, if I am having 4 or 5 issues with an installation and fixes
> seem to break the system, I think to myself, "It's time to do a back-up of
> my files and start with a new, clean install." Have you considered that
> route?  I strongly suggest running a supported version of Ununtu, Debian or
> similar operating system. Ubuntu 14.04 is still supported, but not for
> long, Ubuntu 16.04 is in good support. If yours is older, I would strongly
> recommend a review of hardware and software, plus an immediate attention to
> external back up.
> While I know this does not answer the specifics, I wanted to reply to let
> you know I have read your post.
> Thank you, Ted P.
>
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 10:20 AM, a <a at kaluta.us> wrote:
>
>> there is a site I use regularly and I regularly get a download error
>> message regularly the company then.they then send through mega software.
>>
>> Is there an error correcting software I can install.
>>
>> I feel this club has become a little elitist which is a natural evolution
>> for advance users toward the less informed.That you are tired of answering
>> "dumb" questions,rightly so, from lessor informed persons and then to see
>> them as to incompetent or unmotivated enough to solve the obvious,.At this
>> time i do not wish to be an ubuntu expert at this time. I would like a
>> functioning computer, with some moderate tinkering.For instance I have had
>> a desktop with no sound for more the for months,I have loaded the new
>> firefox now with addons and computer is segmentally disfunctional,cannot
>> get vimeo to allow videos i have purchased.recurring error message on
>> download zip files which do not open i have purchased.I am considering
>> dusting off my xp.None of you are oblisged to assist, which is fine..I am
>> turning of my computer as for the day and relaxi.Sorry to vent but it has
>> made me feel better and find some room to set up the xp.
>>
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