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firefox-3.0 package

ubuntu boots up looking a host server. never finds one and continues to loop. What do I do? The error msg is "XDMCP enabled" (?) Thanks

Asked by Tony

I have used Ubuntu 8.1 for about a year and have installed all the updates. Recently I was messing with preferences and changed something I guess I shouldn't have. Now when I turn on the computer It looks for a host server but never finds one. It continues to loop when I press cancel. When I press 'help' it gives me an 'XDMCP enabled' error. I'm guessing I changed something to do with 'X' server or whatever. I'm a novice at this OS and can't boot up unless I put the CD in. Everything works fine then except I can't access my usual stuff. I was wondering if re-installing OS would help, or would I loose all my stuff. Very confused.

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morriskey (morris-keyassociates) said : 		#1

Sorry, I was going to give you e-mail address of someone who could help; but, he's so busy that he doesn't have time to help me now. Again, sorry. mkey

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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) said : 		#2

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Tony (tony-freeland) said : 		#3

 Thanks for the info. I didn't realize these questions expired.

I have had no response at all to my problem, which persists.

Someone out there must be able to help me. I need to keep this open while I continue to try and find a solution.

Regards,

Tony
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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

Intrepid is due to be dropped next month so installing Jaunty wouldn't be a bad move at all

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