On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:41:23 -0700, "Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds"
> wrote:

>In article >,
> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>> >
>> > (back on Windows Mail, not ideal, I know) I'm not sure how to d/l an
>> > earlier version! The one I find available for download is version 16.2.
>> > I'm about ready to give up. Why is it ignoring anything and everything
>> > from
>> > *only* this one newsgroup? I can read and post to other newsgroups. It
>> > really doesn't make any sense. I've checked the properties set for the
>> > other ngs, they're all the same.
>>
>> have you gone to the Thunderbird forums and either searched for an answer or
>> posted your problem?
>>
>>
>> Yes, I have. Unresponsive. Another person on their forum said they were
>> having a similar problem but so far we've gotten no helpful answers. It's
>> frustrating. I can use it to view other ng's, but I cannot see any posts
>> from this one.
>
>are there any computer users groups in your area or one that you can either sign
>up for or just ask questions? Local college with some computer whiz kid?

Most any senior center has a few nerds that regularly teach computer
classes, from beginner to advanced. The fees are very modest, like
ten classes over ten weeks for $30. Public libraries the same. And
of course local high schools... todays teens know more than the old
farts.