Can not download updates

[fargas43]

Update Manager comes up with 247 downloads, but when I hit Install Update I get a white screen and nothing happens. I have just installed 9.10. Please help.

[jerrrys]

try this...open up a terminal (in accessories) and enter:

sudo apt-get update

and if that works, follow with:

sudo apt-get install update

[dimoftheyard]

I think the second one should have been:

sudo apt-get upgrade

[jerrrys]

oops

[fargas43]

try this...open up a terminal (in accessories) and enter:

sudo apt-get update

and if that works, follow with:

sudo apt-get install update
Thanks for help. However when entering terminal I get the same 3" X 3" white screen that you can do nothing with (can not enter anything). Thanks again well keep checking

[dimoftheyard]

Does your screen turn white when you enter these commands (if so, after which one?) or immediately after starting the terminal? I didn't quite understand your explanation.
Also: Is the internet connection working?