[colug-432] new ubuntu user question

[Bill Baker]

Bring your laptop to the next meeting.  There will be people there who will
be more than willing to help you.  The next meeting is next Wednesday,
January 28th at CoverMyMeds, 2 Miranova Pl.

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 1:51 PM, Susan Sommerfeld <spsommerfeld at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi!
> I am a fairly new ubuntu user..not by my choice, it was installed on my
> laptop by my ex. I do like it though and would like to keep using it. But
> now I am dealing with having to upgrade several programs..things are
> starting to act squirrelly here...my mozilla version is very out of date
> and adobe just leaves a blank gray space where the video should be.
>
> I have ubuntu 12.10 now. I'm guessing that is why the package manager
> doesn't show any newer versions of mozilla or adobe..it claims I am up to
> date. So I tried to upgrade my ubuntu with the software updater and got an
> error message. (I didn't write it down but I'm sure I could get it again
> because this computer really really does not want to upgrade)
>
> I am looking for someone to hire to help me understand how to use this
> system. I am not completely incapable, but this is a bit over my head. I've
> figured out as much as I could with the help documentation. Googling my
> questions just gives me bunches of code..sigh. I could use help with
> backups..the best method..and with this upgrade.
>
> Is there someone out there who is willing to help me? Please... A bit of
> time with someone would help me much more than the hours I have spent
> trying to follow directions that I struggle with. Thanks so much!!
>
> Susan
>
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