Hi,
i posted a problem i had a while back and got some good responses back and i can say thanks for that.
i now have a unusual problem and want to refrain from a reinstall once again.

i have just recently reinstalled ubuntu 9.04 and all was going well. i fixed the sound once again and was in the process of installing my apps.

While aquiring codecs for my dvd's i realised i need to activate my graphics driver.
i was unable to however with the message
"You are not authorized to perform this action."
i checked if i had the privilages to do this and i do. one small thing though, if i didnt have them then the computer wouldnt let me have them as when i went to select yes it never saved.

i am also unable to mount the second partition on my hard disk. "has a duff windows installation on it".

i might add (not sure if its normal or not) that a large majority fo folder deny me permission and i have to chmod it before i can add/remove items.

anything i can use to furthur my knowlede of linux would be greatful....

i dont want to have to go back to windows stupid hp....