Can you provide a screenshot? Not sure if they are allowed on the mailing list :-)
What desktop environment are you using? Does your keyboard input work otherwise? Generally linux systems are stable, I assume you are using debian--since you are in this mailinglist. On July 10, 2019 8:18:10 AM GMT+02:00, N D <nco2...@outlook.com> wrote: >Hello, > >I am looking for a Linux distribution that is stable and have just >installed Debian 9 as a windows 7 replacement. > >The first major issue I have come across is when I try to install an >app >and I'm asked for the password no characters are entered when I type. >This also happens when I try to enter a search term from the start menu > >and also a search term when looking for widgets. Can someone help >please. I am a newcomer to linux. > >Thanks > >Nige -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.