Why Cant My Linux Netbook Download New Versions Of Stuff Like Firefox, Java,

[BK_123]

I want to get the latest version of firefox and my netbook wont run this install application or for java or adobe reader so can anyone help?

 

[foothead]

I don't know what linux distro you are running, so no idea what update program this is, but here is the manual way to do it.

go into a terminal and type this.

sudo su
#it will ask for a password. enter it.
apt-get dist-upgrade
#it will calculate then prompt you to enter y or n. enter y then press return.
#if there are any programs it fails to update, you can do
apt-get upgrade programname

 

[BK_123]

thanks hope that will help