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Only my Linux computer doesn't compoot.
It is tedious, after so many days, still to have to log in as if opening a new account, with same old user name and same old password, every time. Allpoetry works fine now, why not here?
Terry -
I'm not sure why your computer is making you have to log in every time. It could have something to do with cookies, or even java...or even the internet browser that you use. I think we've been through all the options that I can think of to check. Although, since it works with Allpoetry, it really should work here.
I'm going to bring this over to the mods at Storywrite, in case one of them know something that we haven't tried yet.
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This is from a couple weeks back(posted originally on AP's forum) when Kevin was upgrading the sites.... Not sure if it will help, but any suggestions are good.
"Our site requires that you have a fairly new internet browser. Internet explorer version 6, Firefox, Safarai, and most ‘new’ browsers are supported. Internet Explorer version 5 is not, nor is the version included on Macintosh (use safari instead).
Instructions for Internet Explorer:
Up top in the pull-down menus (File, Edit, Tools etc.), click Tools, then ‘Internet Options’
This brings up a dialog with 6 tabs across the top (General, Security, Content, .......)
Click ‘General’ then look for ‘Temporary Internet Files’
Click ‘Delete Cookies’, then click ‘OK’
Click ‘Delete Files’, then click ‘OK’.
This should clear all cached pages and cookies, which can sometimes cause the problem.
Click the ‘Privacy’ tab along the top
If it is not greyed out, click ‘Default’ to reset your security settings to the default (safe) level.
Javascript is a useful part of the Internet, and lets websites do neat things, like start an instant message when you click someone's name, or quickly add a comment without refreshing the page. They can sometimes be annoying (popup windows, which we don't have), but are not dangerous.
Allpoetry requires javascript. To enable your javascript in Internet Explorer:
Click Tools, then Internet Options.
Click 'Security' from the tabs along the top.
Click "Default Level"
That should fix any issues you have on the site."
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Thank you for this! I have copied it for my "Windows file," and all works well there now.
At least I have that now.
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HOWEVER-- about Firefox-Fedora-Linux, the mish-mosh in my old Desktop. The one that ALWAYS makes me reapply:
I'll have to reformat the HD, I guess. It makes a lively story though.
Last night while I was reading a SP poem, suddenly faster than I could see, the image started rolling up, flapflap-up-up-up-up-up-up-up faster than that, not reponding.
I pushed the button OFF; it came back on.
(Anthropomorphized. )
I pushed the button OFF; it came back on.
I pushed the button OFF; it came back on, but now
Google was madly downloading something I didn't want. I turned it off, but it kept on downloading-- I pulled the plug.
This morning there was a new file on my desktop, --about STRESS! (and who knows what else was hidden! I deleted it unread, and a full-size Google ad appeared on my Linux screen.
My entire set of addresses is gone. Most files too probably. I thought Linux was immune to this stuff. It will not call up an address-bar.
Consequently I am back to Windows access only.
Not easy on eyes, but at least I have that.
I cannot afford it, but will have to call in a tech to help decide if the Linux machine is worth saving. I mean, if I can't trust it...
It has been stressful indeed.
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On Storywrite, one of the first suggestions given was Firefox... and I told them that you didn't really want to even attempt to use that again. Personally, I don't like to download systems to my computer. Been there, done that, didn't like it.
Just from what you mentioned here, it sounds like you could have a virus in the background, or even spyware... or, the worst... a program that came bundled in with something else and is integrating itself into everything. I had that once on a used computer I bought. The previous owner downloaded the yahoo toolbar, and something came with it that could not ever be removed. (sigh)
Have you taken the computer in for a complete wipe? If you're going to lose everything anyway, it might get rid of the problem and let you start fresh.
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Thanks Barbara
Where do I start...Thank you, is good! It has been that kind of day. If it starts another spinning scroll up as I type, I'll know it is a heavy problem.
Two main things have happened since I wrote to you. One, I phoned Vianet, home of my web domain, and internet server. The tech suspects I was hacked, and that they have ways to find out who. (I would not be the only one.) I have yet to go and see what else has vanished. Since it is not on this computer the websites are probably OK. (fingers crossed.) I disconnected the laptop, cord out, and will only be online to FTP stuff often at weird times of night.
The tech led me through clearing the decks, and getting out of the Google trap, so that I am typing this on the Linux machine now, and will be able to deal with any repetition. Had to type in the Allpoetry and Sharepoetry addresses, to start off a new set of addresses. There won't be many.
I will be ready with the "three-finger-salute": Alt-Ctrl-Delete the moment it starts again.
Too bad the hackers have such a lot of fun--why else would they bother?
As for logging in here, I still had to type in my (remembered) password, but the 'd' called up my user name. That's progress.
It better send! Lots of action suddenly in the tower.
Thanks again!
Terry
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Ifs and buts Jan23
This is boring. Again this morning on Linux, Allpoetry needed my full user name, but it called up the password, and clicked in.
Sharepoetry, same-old, same-old, log in.
At least the reply-box is no longer three letters wide in Linux, and the bright screen is a lot easier on eyes.
Too tired to quibble.
Terry -
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The password would be stored in your computer, and it might be automatically set by you to recognize it with the user name. That's common on a lot of computers, and it's somehow logging you out each time you close the browser window.
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If I don't log out,
--even though this Linux computer has been offline for hours (turned off) when turned on again, a click brings me here already logged in!
(typo corrected)
Is there any possible problem with that?
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If you don't log out, the cookies should bring you back to the site already logged in. My computer does that, since I'm the only one that uses it so I never log out of the site.
To me, it definitely sounds like a computer problem of some sort....but I am no where familiar with Linux to be able to take a guess. -
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Many thanks, Barbara
That's what I will do then. I am also the only user on this computer, and what works for you will be fine for me too.
It is nice to have full-size reply box in Sharepo after years of boxes two to eight columns wide.
I resisted going back to single-purpose Linux after the devastation it has dealt me through years, removing format. (I have left chapter 1 of the novel it killed as a reminder. A whole chapter all in one unbroken paragraph dialog and all.) I won't waste time repairing the damage, and will not view my website with Linux. Chapters 3 to 8 are untouched. Point is though that my Windows laptop monitor is dark compared to the desktop computer.
Thank you Barbara for your help.
Terry
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The only problem I can see is that I seem always to be present here if I don't log out. Leaving my shadow behind. Just so everyone knows it saves having to apply like a new user every time. (Someday I will test it.) Not today.
Terry
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