Lubuntu-users Digest, Vol 48, Issue 3

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> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2015 06:58:51 -0600
> From: Israel <israeldahl at gmail.com>
> To: lubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com
> Subject: Re: an ongoing problem
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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



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