Lubuntu-users Digest, Vol 48, Issue 4
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Sat Dec 5 13:01:51 UTC 2015
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>> 1. Re: an ongoing problem (Israel)
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>> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 06:58:51 -0600
>> From: Israel <israeldahl at gmail.com>
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>> Hi
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>> On 12/03/2015 04:14 AM, Andre Campos Rodovalho wrote:
>>> I'm sorry, I did not understand. What is this "security fix for
>>> Firefox". Is it a regular update on Ubuntu repositories?
>>>
>>> If is something related to repository updates, what Lubuntu version
>>> are you using?
>>>
>>
>> If you are regularly updating via the normal mechanisms, such as the
>> "Software Updater" or the terminal then you will not need to download a
>> security update from a website. In my experience when a security
>> vulnerability is found I usually have the fix by the time I check for
>> updates.
>>
>> So, rather than downloading something manually, (unless you are
>> compiling your own version of Firefox), simply run the Software Updater.
>>
>> Firefox is updated regularly in the Ubuntu repositories
>>
>> If this is not what you need read below
>>>
>>>
>>> 2015-12-03 4:14 GMT-02:00 david at gbenet.com <mailto:david at gbenet.com>
>>> <david at gbenet.com <mailto:david at gbenet.com>>:
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I have tried repeatedly to download a security fix for Firefox -
>>> I've used every repository
>>> in the world - I'm based in the Philippines at this time and
>>> usually use a UK mirror.
>>>
>> If you are using the normal channels as Andre points out, to download
>> updates for Firefox you can change your mirror location by using the
>> "Software & Updates" Program in your menu.
>> It will open to the tab you need to use.
>> Change the "Download from:" drop down menu to a closer location.
>>
>> Now you can try again. If you continue to have connectivity issues and
>> are using Wifi, I would suggest using the Ethernet cord to get these
>> updates.
>>
>>> The download says - shecksum error - the file could be 41.2Mb to
>>> 44.2Mb depending on what
>>> and where in the world you download the file from - all though
>>> state a checksum error.
>>>
>>> Why is this? I can download 65Mb Debian docs but fail to download
>>> Firefox.
>>>
>>> David
>>>
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> As stated - the "Software Updater" shows me Firefox and any other updates. I have tried 98
> per cent of Ubuntu's servers. I have also tried with ethernet and wifi. I have tried to just
> download not install the package. I have tried every possibility for over 4 weeks.
>
> The result? Failure. Failure on ethernet. Failure on wifi. Failure on 98 per cent of the
> world's repositories.
>
> In fact I have given up on Firefox. I have downloaded and installed files much larger than
> Firefox - but Firefox always fails. I apply all other security fixes - but not Firefox.
>
> As there is no fix to this problem - I will wait till I get back to the UK in about a couple
> of months.
>
> Thanks for all your replies
>
> David
>
>
>
I downloaded firefox_42.0+build2-Oubuntu1_i386.deb - I got from GdDbi Package Installer:
Error: Breaks existing package "hunspell-en-us" that conflict: "iceweasel". But the
"/home/david/Downloads/firefox_firefox_42.0+build2-Oubuntu1_i386.deb" provides it via
"gnome-www-browser.iceweasel.www-browser"
And the option in GDebi Package Installer is greyed-out - meaning I'm not able to install I
will look into other options on the server - at least I can start downloading lots of
Firefox's :)
David
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