Enigmail and PGP from GNU

[Roy]

Karl F. Larsen wrote:

> 
> 	I need to answer this with an observation that many people on this list
> are IT people who make their living with Ubuntu. They have some rules of
> being an IT that they just remember. Not why but just remember.
> 
> 	My use of Ubuntu is just as a replacement for Windows. Windows can do
> things that are nice, but not real good things. And you are always
> worried about a virus.
> 
> 	I was called an idiot because I suggested after installing Enigmail you
> should reboot. In fact a reboot works fine. I have done it several times
> and it worked every time. In fact I turn Off my own personal computer
> every evening now that it is Summer. So as a plain Ubuntu user I am sure
> reboot is both possible and effective.
> 
What we have here is a misunderstanding of terms. A re-BOOT is an action
required for changes in the BOOT operation of the system. A re-START is
an action required for changes in everything ELSE in the system. In
other words, if it ain't in that funny little folder /boot, it don't
NEED a re-BOOT, it needs a re-START. You CAN do a re-boot instead of a
re-start to upgrade programs, but there again, you could also do a
complete shut-down, remove all cables and hardware, re-assemble and do a
 cold start. All depends on how far you want to go beyond what is
required, and how much time you want to waste.

88's Roy



> 	Those of you running servers should not do this. You Boss might get mad
> at you. But if you warn your Boss it is going to happen it will not be
> bad if you reboot.
> 
> 
> 73 Karl
> 
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