Thanks Lisa. You also provide valuable help and suggestions. On this subject, Lisa last wrote (selective quotes and responses): > Using linux is a learning experience ... > You have a choice to stand static ... > exploits and issues ... admittedly low as a desktop system ... > Break/fix for update issues is as easy as rolling back the update, > or changing your boot GRUB2 to boot the old kernel ... > we are ready to assist with Kubuntu Updates While I do continue to learn, sometimes I just want to be able to get my work done without being subjected to yet more forced learning just to try to get what used to work fine before an update back to a usable working state again. Thanks to yours and several others' comments, I did go ahead with the latest round of updates for kubuntu 12.04, apparently without discovering new problems. So, I shall try to go forward (albeit trembling a bit with fear and trepidation based on so many past bad update experiences). --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss