[Ham-Computers] Linux Questions - More

[Jim Hill]

Thanks to all for your inputs.  I finally resolved the problem as follows:

I didn't really need a dual boot of two Ubuntu versions, so 
reinstalled only the latest version.  I updated Firefox, and Ubuntu 
decided to update, too.  Updates were completed without any problems 
with inadequate space.  The CRT monitor on another computer had 
failed earlier and I replaced it with a flat screen.  The extra table 
top space was handy, so I connected the computer with Ubuntu to the 
flat screen.  To my pleasant surprise, I had a satisfactory 
"picture".  My "Beginning Ubuntu Linux from Novice to Professional" 
book said the default settings usually worked fine, and I realized 
that the older version probably was set up for a CRT monitor and the 
current version for a flat screen.

Gene, If you are still having CD burning issues after resolving the 
zip problem, I'll look up the freeby 3rd party software Ubuntu 
recommended.  I had no problems burning a CD-R.

Jim