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Whenever I try installing something I get a error. In a terminal I always get some error. In the Software Center fails. It tells me to check my Internet connection, even when I have an Ethernet cable attached to the WI-FI router.

When I try to download with the browser, opening the with the Archive Manager or saving it happens the same. I've even tried to use Flash-Aid. There seems to be a problem with my proxy or something.

I somehow managed to install Adobe Reader but I don't actually know how. I've read step by step guides but they use computer jargon that I can't understand.

Lucio
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It's Definitely your Proxy. Proxy connections are often unstable(for various reasons) and can cause many Problems. I'd recommend only using the Proxy when you have to. For instance try turning off the Proxy and then install Adobe Flash. Since the Repos don't use region blocks you should be able to download and install anywhere in the world. Only if there are some really strange restrictions on your ISP would you not be able to install software on Ubuntu over the net.

After you're done installing whatever else you need you can turn the proxy back on and get on with your Web surfing.

I'd also recommend installing a Download Manager like DownThemAll for use while on a Proxy. A Download Manager can make multiple connections to a source to speed up downloads and automatically reconnect if a connection error occurs. Some (like DownThemAll) include Hash mechanisms so you can input the Download's Hash for the Manager to check with to make sure everything downloaded all right.

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