I have a friend who is just beginning to use ubuntu (9.04), and she is using VirginMobile internet from a usb dongle. The webmail she uses is yahoo. However, just the last few days there have been considerable problems. The yahoo login page has not been completing, but hangs when only half complete. The mobile signal strength is good (3/4 bars) and download speed is usually over 100kbs. The problem is *only* with yahoo sign in, other online stuff is ok and normal on the internet.
The browser is Firefox, and I tried before and after a FF ubuntu update 3.0.12, and 3.0.13, I also tried epiphany browser (ubutu repos), the problem stayed, it is not possible to login, most obviously because the login button is not (yet) shown. When I was testing this, I also tried an adsl ethernet connection which happens to be available nearby, yahoo all worked perfectly, no problem, but substitute the usb dongle again for the ethernet and - problem back. During the hang, a particular yahoo machine seemed to be indicated so I wondered if this yahoo machine was a current problem. Also I am aware that yahoo are doing a lot of changes, including to their home page, and a lot more so maybe a bug will get sorted out soon. On one occasion during the firefox hang, I pulled the dongle out and the yahoo page suddenly appeared fully up and ok (??), but maybe offline. I did not get a chance to repeat this action to confirm it or investigate further. I did try a googlemail account, sign-in with no problem. I have emailed to yahoo with the information. I live in hope. Any thoughts about why the problem and how to resolve it? tia -- alan cocks Ubuntu user -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
