Hate to give up

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John/Pat Heinen wrote:
> 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
> 
Ok, to make sure your getting connected from the box in question, open a
terminal and type:

dig google.com If you get a response, you have internet.

In another terminal window, type: firefox

That should start the browser. If you still no internet, close the
browser and show us what the error, if any, is reported in the terminal
window.
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