OT: where is this thunderbird setting?

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bilsch01

2020-11-21 03:51:42 UTC

This PC boots Win10 and Ubuntu 20.04.
My newsgroup provider is eternal-september. I have no other.
I have only one user name with eternal-september.

My question concerns the results returned when I type something in the
Thunderbird search box for 'manage newsgroup subscriptions' for the news
server.

On my Ubuntu system when I type the word 'security' it shows 20 news
groups from:

adobe.livecycle.document.security

to:

cn.comp.security

On my Win10 system when I type the word 'security' it shows the same 20
groups followed by many many more that come later in the alphabet.

Maybe the number 20 is set somewhere in the Ubuntu system, but I can't
find it.

Does anyone here know what causes the difference, and how I can fix this?

TIA. Bill S.

Ralph Fox

2020-11-21 07:27:41 UTC

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Post by bilsch01
This PC boots Win10 and Ubuntu 20.04.
My newsgroup provider is eternal-september. I have no other.
I have only one user name with eternal-september.
My question concerns the results returned when I type something in the
Thunderbird search box for 'manage newsgroup subscriptions' for the news
server.
On my Ubuntu system when I type the word 'security' it shows 20 news
adobe.livecycle.document.security
cn.comp.security
On my Win10 system when I type the word 'security' it shows the same 20
groups followed by many many more that come later in the alphabet.
Maybe the number 20 is set somewhere in the Ubuntu system, but I can't
find it.
Does anyone here know what causes the difference, and how I can fix this?
TIA. Bill S.

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.

Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
either the scrollbar or some other means. See this screen-shot:
<Loading Image...

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Kind regards
Ralph

bilsch01

2020-11-21 07:51:40 UTC

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Post by Ralph Fox

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Without using the scroll bar it shows 15 lines. Scrolling only goes down
5 more lines.

Henry Crun

2020-11-21 09:58:06 UTC

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Post by Ralph Fox

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Without using the scroll bar it shows 15 lines. Scrolling only goes down 5 more lines.

TB 68.10.0 (64-bit) on UB 20.04
list goes down to "uwo.comp,security" (didn't count; more than 20)
Have you tried clicking the "Refresh" box?

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bilsch01

2020-11-21 19:36:40 UTC

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Post by Henry Crun

Post by Ralph Fox

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Without using the scroll bar it shows 15 lines. Scrolling only goes down 5 more lines.

TB 68.10.0 (64-bit) on UB 20.04
list goes down to "uwo.comp,security" (didn't count; more than 20)
Have you tried clicking the "Refresh" box?

OK. CLICKING 'REFRESH' FIXES PROBLEM. THANKS EVERYONE.

philo

2020-11-22 18:07:11 UTC

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Without using the scroll bar it shows 15 lines. Scrolling only goes down 5 more lines.

TB 68.10.0 (64-bit) on UB 20.04
list goes down to "uwo.comp,security" (didn't count; more than 20)
Have you tried clicking the "Refresh" box?

OK. CLICKING 'REFRESH' FIXES PROBLEM. THANKS EVERYONE.

Glad that worked.

Whenever I get stumped I just start clicking on things :)

bilsch01

2020-11-21 08:03:28 UTC

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Post by Ralph Fox

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Maybe I have a broken Thunderbird. How can I uninstall it and install a
fresh one?

Chris Elvidge

2020-11-21 10:35:58 UTC

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Post by bilsch01

Post by Ralph Fox

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Maybe I have a broken Thunderbird. How can I uninstall it and install a
fresh one?

For older versions:
https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/

or if you want to reinstall the version that ubuntu provides
apt-get install --reinstall thunderbird

I stick to using an old version (52.2.1) and set "never check for
updates" in advanced preferences/options.

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Ralph Fox

2020-11-21 18:58:15 UTC

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Post by Chris Elvidge

Post by bilsch01
Maybe I have a broken Thunderbird. How can I uninstall it and install a
fresh one?

https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/
or if you want to reinstall the version that ubuntu provides
apt-get install --reinstall thunderbird

Uninstalling and re-installing Thunderbird may not help, when Thunderbird
will still pick up the same user profile data with the same incomplete
newsgroup list.

1. First thing to try is click the "Refresh" button on the newsgroup
subscriptions window (as Henry and philo have replied). That will
re-download a fresh copy of the newsgroups list.

2. If #1 doesn't work, delete or rename the .thunderbird directory in
the user's home directory (as Chris has replied). That will remove
the user's user profile data for Thunderbird.

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Kind regards
Ralph

bilsch01

2020-11-21 19:57:57 UTC

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Post by Ralph Fox

Post by Chris Elvidge

Post by bilsch01
Maybe I have a broken Thunderbird. How can I uninstall it and install a
fresh one?

https://archive.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/
or if you want to reinstall the version that ubuntu provides
apt-get install --reinstall thunderbird

Uninstalling and re-installing Thunderbird may not help, when Thunderbird
will still pick up the same user profile data with the same incomplete
newsgroup list.
1. First thing to try is click the "Refresh" button on the newsgroup
subscriptions window (as Henry and philo have replied). That will
re-download a fresh copy of the newsgroups list.
2. If #1 doesn't work, delete or rename the .thunderbird directory in
the user's home directory (as Chris has replied). That will remove
the user's user profile data for Thunderbird.

Thanks. I noted this useful info in my archives.

Bill S.

Paul

2020-11-21 10:50:12 UTC

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Post by bilsch01

Post by Ralph Fox

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Maybe I have a broken Thunderbird. How can I uninstall it and install a
fresh one?

Check your scroll bar. Should look like this.

Loading Image...

The scroll bar, as far as I know, is a decoration,
and that's why I would not suspect reinstalling TBird
would help. You'd want to check that your other windows
have scroll bars and that they're functional. Maybe
your DE needs some assistance or tuning.

My picture was taken in MINT20.

Paul

bilsch01

2020-11-21 19:59:38 UTC

Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS, Thunderbird 68.10.0
When I type the word 'security' I see many more than 20 groups,
including groups that come later in the alphabet.
Could this be a problem operating the scrollbar in Ubuntu? The list
of 'security' groups is so long it needs to be scrolled through, using
<https://i.imgur.com/pInHI7u.gif>

Maybe I have a broken Thunderbird. How can I uninstall it and install
a fresh one?

Check your scroll bar. Should look like this.
https://i.postimg.cc/yxwfc7Vz/tbird.gif
The scroll bar, as far as I know, is a decoration,
and that's why I would not suspect reinstalling TBird
would help. You'd want to check that your other windows
have scroll bars and that they're functional. Maybe
your DE needs some assistance or tuning.
My picture was taken in MINT20.
Paul

Thanks. I noted this useful information in my archives.

Bill S.

Chris

2020-11-21 12:16:33 UTC

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Before reinstalling Thunderbird, you might want to try deleting or
renaming the .thunderbird directory in your home directory. Thunderbird
will now create a fresh profile for you when started.

--
Chris

bilsch01

2020-11-21 20:02:54 UTC

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Post by Chris

Post by bilsch01
This PC boots Win10 and Ubuntu 20.04.
My newsgroup provider is eternal-september. I have no other.
I have only one user name with eternal-september.
My question concerns the results returned when I type something in the
Thunderbird search box for 'manage newsgroup subscriptions' for the
news server.
On my Ubuntu system when I type the word 'security' it shows 20 news
adobe.livecycle.document.security
cn.comp.security
On my Win10 system when I type the word 'security' it shows the same
20 groups followed by many many more that come later in the alphabet.
Maybe the number 20 is set somewhere in the Ubuntu system, but I can't
find it.
Does anyone here know what causes the difference, and how I can fix this?
TIA. Bill S.

Before reinstalling Thunderbird, you might want to try deleting or
renaming the .thunderbird directory in your home directory. Thunderbird
will now create a fresh profile for you when started.

Thanks. I noted this info in my linux notes.

Bill S.

philo

2020-11-21 14:47:54 UTC

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