Hate to give up

[John/Pat Heinen]

Karl F. Larsen wrote:
> John Heinen wrote:
>   
>> I struggled for a long time to have an internet connection for Ubuntu
>> 8.o4,  we got it going except for Firefox it  would not start..Once it
>> is done it seems so simple but it wouldn't be without your help
>>  Upgraded to Ubuntu 8.1o, everything just fine except Firefox, cannot
>> get  it  started. We unchecked  Firefox off/line but still, Firefox
>> won't start.
>> Can somebody walk me through this challenge  John
>>
>>   
>>     
>     I use Firefox to prove I have Internet. If Firefox can't get Google 
> then I KNOW the Internet is gone. What makes you think you now have the 
> Internet?
>
> Karl
>
>
>   
Karl, The computer is connected to the provider, it shows on my 
telephone, also on my usb modem monitor (two little lights, one flashing 
when connected) but when I type in  www. whatever,  I get the message " 
not connected please try again.. I be gone for a couple of days, hope to 
correspond with you next monday. John