[ubuntu-uk] Flash problems in 10.04

[Neil Greenwood]

On 7 September 2010 11:29, Dianne Reuby <pramclub at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> I've suddenly got problems with Flash - it was working fine until a few
> days ago.
>
> I have Flash 10.1.82.76ubuntu0.10.04.2 on Ubuntu 10.04, but YouTube and
> other flash sites tell me I need to upgrade to the latest Flash version
> 10.
>
> I've tried Flash-Aid, which seems to run OK but I still have the
> problem. I've tried safe mode, with all extensions disabled, but still
> get the problem.
>
> Kernel 2.6.32-24-generic-pae
> Gnome 2.30.2
>
> It may have started after the last update that included Linux headers -
> but if that's the cause I thought I would have seen more
> comments/complaints here - trouble is I have only been doing none-flash
> stuff on this machine for a few days, so not sure exactly when it
> started. My graphics card is pretty basic - ATI Xpress 200, but it's
> been OK with Flash.
>
> TIA
>
> Dianne

Do you have a proxy server between you and the internet. If so there's
a bug that prevents the download of the new Flash version (although
the package says it has installed successfully).

If that's the problem, let me know and I'll tell you the work-around.

Cofion/Regards,
Neil.