I did it. Nothing changed. I did it prior to responding to the "pesky Icon" and got the usual result -- only the rotating ball. Using the terminal command (see attachment) still works --16 updates (14.2 MB) were downloaded and installed.
I am tempted to try, in the terminal, "gksudo synaptic." I am also tempted to change the name of the computer back to P5K. But I recognize I don't know what I am doing so I'll control myself at least until you (all) rescue me or give up and tell me to reinstall.
I did it. Nothing changed. I did it prior to responding to the "pesky Icon" and got the usual result -- only the rotating ball. Using the terminal command (see attachment) still works --16 updates (14.2 MB) were downloaded and installed.
I am tempted to try, in the terminal, "gksudo synaptic." I am also tempted to change the name of the computer back to P5K. But I recognize I don't know what I am doing so I'll control myself at least until you (all) rescue me or give up and tell me to reinstall.