[ubuntu-za] Breexy Badger distribution

[Robert Holm]

On Mon, 2006-03-13 at 11:02 +0000, Robert Schumann wrote:

> 
> Which programs? If it is Firefox and/or Thunderbird, then the problem
> may be lock files (i.e. ~/.mozilla/firefox/xxxxxxx.default/lock) which
> prevent you from starting up, or perhaps extensions that you may have
> installed.  More generally, there could be something messed up in your
> gconf settings.
> 
Any programs at all, including Open Office, Networking and Terminal.
Will try your suggestions and if they don't help I intend to re-install
from scratch. Will let you know what happens in due course.

> The simplest, don't-bother-to-figure-it-out solution to a settings
> problem is to back up your home directory (mv ~ /path/to/backup/dir) and
> then make your home directory from fresh (mkdir /home/myusername).
> Logout and log back in again.  If it works, then it was something in
> your desktop/x-session/theme/... settings.
> 
> You can recover various settings by copying things back to your home
> directory.  Start with all the NON-hidden files in your home directory.
> Then try out some of your other settings, like moving your .mozilla
> directory back.
> 
> Of course, I'm not liable for any major cataclysms that happen to your
> system as a result of this advice, and I'd advise you to get a second
> opinion.
> 
> > loading but nothing loads and eventually the message disappears. My only
> > alternative is to restart but when I click on the shut down button I get
> > a smaller window with only the option to log out. If I click on this I
> > am left with the wallpaper on the screen and a frozen computer. My only
> > option is then to reset the computer. Has anyone else had this problem?
> > Any suggestions?
> 
> Let us know if you figure it out!
> 
> Robert.
> 
> > 
> > Robbie Holm
> > 
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