[ubuntu-uk] Firefox wont open up since yesterdays nightly update

[Markie]

If you didnt setup a proxy then chances are your connected direct.

For the system proxy go to the main menu (ALT+F1) and then System -->
preferences --> Network proxy. I use it quite a lot as I run ubuntu on my
work machine and when im vpn-ed in i need to set the proxy to allow things
like the package updater to get internet access. When applications use
"system proxy settings" this is where it refers to.

For firefox go to "Edit" menu --> preferences --> advanced --> network and
click the "Settings" button.

Again, chances are this isnt an issue. I would recommend you post up a
question on the ubuntu forums for this if you havent already;

http://ubuntuforums.org/index.php

I have a feeling its likely a broken package on your system that didnt
install correctly.

As regarding the firewall I wouldnt worry too much about that. There is a
firewall included by default in Ubuntu "ufw" is the command "ufw --help"
will give you a list of commands. By default no ports are open on ubuntu as
installed.

Sorry I cant be of any more assistance really, but im sure you'll get to the
bottom of it on the forums. Dont give up!

Mark

On 15 April 2010 13:49, John Matthews <jakewc2 at sky.com> wrote:

>  Ok, I reinstalled the restricted packages, still the same. As far as proxy
> settings, not sure what you mean there? I dont have a firewall in Ubuntu,
> the nearest to a proxy setting I can think of could be my router, but would
> that have a problem with an ubuntu update?
>
> The lack of firewall in Ubuntu does kind of worry me a bit. Tried to
> install one, but it got too complicated.
>
> John.
>
>
> On 15/04/10 13:01, Markie wrote:
>
> OK, the pics can be viewed, did you check for proxy settings and also did
> you try re-installing the restricted packages?
>
> Mark
>
> On 15 April 2010 12:40, John Matthews <jakewc2 at sky.com> wrote:
>
>> I hope this will work, I know you cant upload pictures so I have
>> uploaded them to a picture host and will add the urls.
>>
>> First picture shows FF with all addons enabled second without, and both
>> hang half way though downloading page, and the vid doesnt appear.
>>
>>
>> http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v420/jmatt21/Misc/?action=view&current=IMG_1095.jpg
>>
>>
>> http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v420/jmatt21/Misc/?action=view&current=IMG_1096.jpg
>>
>> Hope that helps.
>>
>> Some more information, I play games on Facebook, using both Chrome and
>> Chromium, now I cant. This was after a nightly update two days ago.
>>
>> John.
>>
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