Disappointed with Linux Lite already

[newtusmaximus]

Hi, please keep with it. It will be worth the time spent – steep learning curve.  Once mastered you will have stability/reliability . In extreme cases, if "new" peripherals are needed ( scanner/printer/webcam etc), these will be a one off purchase.  Well worth the investment to give you freedom from being dictated to – i.e. off the IT treadmill  

I have been using LL 2.0 for business use (SOHO)  for six months approx, with few problems. Libre office, Thunderbird, Skype, Gimp, Dropbox are all invaluable tools.

Might I suggest

For Yahoo Messenger try http://www.pidgin.im/about/ as an possible alternative.

Kingsoft as a possible alternative to Libre Calc. http://wps-community.org/download.html
I use this in those instances where improved Microsoft office compatibility is required across platforms by clients.

The Firefox issue has been dealt with else where..

Personally I would investigate alternative ISPs as a means of removing the last of the "shackles"
Do it once – Do it Right!!

It would also possibly be helpful if you were to list your pc  system  , i.e. spec