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Firefox 2 – rediscover the web. Again
Firefox 2 was released last week (press release), so it is time to experience the next generation browser. To install Firefox 2 using Yast, add a new software source (in Yast select Software > Installation source): protocol: http server: software.opensuse.org … Continue reading
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Firefox fails to start after updating to 1.5.0.7
In today’s shipment of updates to OpenSUSE was the latest version af Firefox, 1.5.0.7. As usual, I indiscriminately chose to get all available updates, including Firefox. When the updater reported succesfully completing the update, I started Firefox. And waited. And … Continue reading
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When updating the updater fails…
After booting into Linux the online update notification icon indicated that new security updates were available for download. On the list of available updates was libzypp and zmd, parts of Novell’s Zenworks online update management software. I just clicked OK … Continue reading