can't get on the internet

[babyruthy]

Hi my name is Ruth. I live in the Midwest and I joined this group to get help with my computer. I am clueless on how to use Ubuntu Linux. I'm slowly trying to learn because right now I can't get on the internet and I don't know why. I'm hoping someone will be able to help me or maybe I'll find what on need on this forum.

Any suggestions on books I can read?

Help! I can't live without my internet!
~ Ruth

[oz]

I am clueless on how to use Ubuntu Linux.

I'm slowly trying to learn because right now I can't get on the internet and I don't know why.

Any suggestions on books I can read?

Hello and welcome!

Most people just install Linux, then start using it, and they learn as they go.

You can check these troubleshooting links to see if they might help get your internet connection up and working:

https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/interne...eshooting.html

https://help.ubuntu.com/7.04/interne...-internet.html

https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/intern...-wireless.html

https://help.ubuntu.com/9.10/interne...oting-lan.html

As for books, they all become outdated quickly since new releases come out every 6 months or so, but you could take a look at some book options here:

Ubuntu 10.10: Books

[babyruthy]

Thanks Oz, I'll check them out.

[MASONTX]

Welcome to the forums Ruth. Are you trying to connect wirelessly or by ethernet cable?

[babyruthy]

Masontx,

Ethernet

[babyruthy]

BTW, The error I get when I try to get on is:

Firefox application cannot open

code 139

[MASONTX]

If synaptic will connect to the repository, try downloading Firefox again, or Chrome, or another browser of your choice. It sounds like the firefox file didn't install properly.