hi, i have just installed ubuntu 7.10 i have a dial up internt connection , but which is redirected through a router . after installing ubuntu i tried to set up the network , to have access to internet . i went to System> Administration> Network , also Network tools. i typed in ip, dns . i have internet so to say, meaning that i can only surf the internet , i cannot use the instant messenger and i cannot update the ubuntu system . i cannot install any codecs , drivers . nothing. it tells me to refresh the list and try again . Can you please help me.

I don't know what your problem would be with instant messengers.

For software updates, you need to edit the software repository source list, update the list, and use the package manager to install software. Consult the Ubuntu web site and forum to see how to set up the repository list and how to use the package manager.

yon use root account to try on.