| Newbie flunks firefox update |
Jul. 18, 2007
A new Linux convert reading DesktopLinux.com ran smack into a wall attempting to update Firefox to v2.0.0.5 based on our recent story. Here's his eye-opening journal of frustration and failure.
"My simplyMEPIS install from an ISO went well, but now, on day two, my attempts to update Firefox have failed," writes journalist and Linux newbie Murry Shohat.
"Here's what's going on. I read about Firefox 2.0.0.5 at DesktopLinux.com. Three of eight bug fixes were listed as critical. Dutifully, I followed the link to the download page, selected English and Linux i686. The download quickly produced Firefox 2.0.0.5.tar.gz. It showed up in a Download window...."
Find out what happened next by reading the full tale here at DesktopLinux.com:
Newbie flunks firefox update
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