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    ATI drivers( For 3D Effects)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Thomas, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Anyone know where I can download the x.org & xserver drivers for ATI cards without using Add/ Remove programs in Gutsy?( just installed it)
    I don't have a wireless connection & the manual way is to confusing :p
     
    Thomas, Apr 1, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Have you tried searching on Synaptic?
     
    Bog, Apr 1, 2008
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    How? I have no wireless connection(wireless works, just no router).
     
    Thomas, Apr 1, 2008
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    blackbird Notebook Deity

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    your going to need to have access to the internet somehow, whether use an unecure wireless network in the vicinity or connect through ethernet cable

    also ubuntu comes with restricted driver manager which lets you install drivers with one click (under system settings) but you will need internet access
     
    blackbird, Apr 1, 2008
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  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    OK, I'll try later tonight when I'm home.
    Also, anyone know if Alltel's Quicklink mobile thing works under linux?
     
    Thomas, Apr 1, 2008
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    szandor Notebook Evangelist

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    if you have another system with apt-get that's already connected the internet you can follow this:

    http://beans.seartipy.com/2006/05/0...-debianubuntu-without-an-internet-connection/

    however, if by 'manual way' you mean configuring rj45/eth0, it's much easier to edit /etc/network/interfaces with your ip info, such as:

    auto eth0
    iface eth0 inet static
    address 192.168.1.200
    network 192.168.1.0
    netmask 255.255.255.0
    broadcast 192.168.1.255
    gateway 192.168.1.1

    and then executing '/etc/init.d/networking restart'
     
    szandor, Apr 4, 2008
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