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gary wrote:
> when i use update manager this message pops up Could not download 
> all repository indexes
> 
> The repository may no longer be available or could not be 
> contacted because of network problems. If available an older 
> version of the failed index will be used. Otherwise the repository
>  will be ignored. Check your network connection and ensure the 
> repository address in the preferences is correct.
> 
> I have no idea what it means and i don,t know how to sort it out i
>  have very limited computer skills and am fairly new to Ubuntu it 
> started doing this about 2 weeks ago i do not know how to check 
> network connection or what repository address means  or where the 
> preferences are?
> 
> thanks again in advance Gary

Gary, in System/Administration/Software Sources, click on the arrow
at the [Download From]  line, and select [Other} That allows Ubuntu
to test connections and find the best update mirror for your
location. While there, its a good idea to check under the [Third
Party Software] and [Updates] tabs too, ensuring you are updating
everything. I select all third party options, but under the updates
tab, I always make sure I haven't accidentally selected the
pre-released updates option.

Judging by the complaints about updates wrecking Ubuntu 8,04.systems,
my guess is a lot of people are unwisely opting for beta testing
updates; then bitching when updates mess up their system.

FWIW with internet and update problems I always check here too:-
http://www.internettrafficreport.com/australia.htm#graphs
It seems more reliable than any ISP's site. If you check it out
quick, you will see there was a significant Australian outage in the
last 24 hours.

-- 
Bob
"Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much." ... Oscar
Wilde