Hi again Charlie.

You said:

> OK, *which* freakin' directions? (g> The command line, right click the
> K button or??? .....

Actually I opted for the right click on the K button. My reasons were
basically two. 1- Working from the command line I would have had no idea
how to undo what I did if it turned out to be wrong. 2- I'm working on
promoting Linux on the desktop and for virtually everyone not proficient
in Linux, very much including me, that means working from a GUI. 

You also said:

> I'll say it again Langsley, have a look at
> 
> http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/ftp.php
> 
> ftp.stealth.net doesn't even seem to be on the list. In fact I can't
> connect 
> to ftp.stealth.net at all at the moment. I think I've given you a
> couple of 
> alternative URLs for updates, the reason that one is disabled may be
> that 
> there's no connection so the source is invalid. May be temporary or it
> may be 
> permanent.

I'm sorry if I seem not to be paying attention but I guess I'm a little
confused about "updates" and "update_sources". Do I need both of these
enabled? And is the same URL usable for both? From what you said in your
response to me last spate of questions I'm taking it that Yes, both
updates and update_sources should be enabled. I'm not quite as clear on
whether or not the same URL is usable for both?

I now have the Mandrake Secure Updates site bookmarked for future
reference. 

Until I managed to successfully install Mandrake 8.2, I had been a
Windows user since before W 3.1. My first installation of Windows was
actually a FREE run time version which came bundled with a word
processor. 

I've been dual booting since the install of Mandrake 8.2 but virtually
never use windows at all any more. I had intended to delete windows
completely from my computer once I got Mandrake 9.2 installed and
running dependably. That is still my intent. These update problems have
simply caused a slight delay.

I really appreciate all the help in getting me to that point. With any
fortuity, my PC will be completely Micro$oft free by the turn of the
year. I'm sure I'll need a good of help in accomplishing that as well,
but first things first. 

Oh yes, I still have no sound at all. Any ideas as to what the cause
might be? That is somewhat less of an issue to me because, generally,
the less noise-beeps, dings, chimes, etc. my computer makes the better I
like it. However I would like to have it running properly. 
 
LTR  }}:{(
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