firefox

[newb]

Hello All,

I'm trying to install firefox on kubuntu 9.1. I start the installation under Internet and Firefox installer. I get a screen to start the installation but stops and I get a prompt "package already installed". I went to menu editor and created a item for firefox with command "firefox" but nothing. What am I missing? I'm kinda having a same problem in konqueror with updates. I start them and it tells me the packages are already installed; I restart konqueror and I keep getting asked to install the same packages again.

Thanks for all your help guys.
**If you haven't noticed this is my first linux OS**

[Fintan]

Re: firefox

Try:

firefox %u

as your command.

Also check in kpackage / synaptic and see if it is really installed.

you could also do:

sudo apt-get install firefox

in a terminal.

Hope that helps

[kapil]

Re: firefox

welcome to KFN..
don't worry.. ther are great ppl in this forum to help u out.

ok.. are you sure you have working net connection?
check if any page is opening in konqueror.

it is strange to see firefox installer not working at first go.
press Alt+F2 a command window will pop up.
type konsole and hit enter.

now in konsole window enter:

sudo apt-get update

and enter your password when prompted.

sudo apt-get install firefox

this should install firefox.

here is the quick guide.. it should help you out..
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3108924.0

[newb]

Re: firefox

Thanks guys! I'll try your suggestions tonight. I did try getting firefox through the kconsole earlier.

sudo apt-get install firefox

But it said it couldn't find a package with the name firefox; and I do have an internet connection. I'm able to surf the net. I just did a little reading about configuring Kubuntu repositories. Could that be the problem or should that be setup by default in Kubuntu 9.1?

[dibl]

Re: firefox

You need to review #9 on my FAQs (linked in my signature).

[newb]

Re: firefox

Thanks dibl!! Worked perfectly! I'm up and running now.