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    Linux mint 11 LXDE, D-link 125 A not working

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by barneyfife, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. barneyfife

    barneyfife Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello-

    Brand new linux user. My laptop shot craps, so I installed linux mint LXDE on an old Dell B110, Celeron 3 ish ghz, 512 ram. (full on mint didn't work with the 512 ram). I do not have a wireless network card. I am attempting to use a D-link 125 N-150 usb adaptor that worked in xp. None of the drivers on the cd are working in linux. I have done some research, and it requires using the command prompt and installing drivers. I have read this, but it is a little bit more complicated than I understand. I know that using the command prompt or terminal is something that is required for linux, but I am a complete newbie.

    Alternatively, if there is a pci network card that is compatible right out of the box, I am comfortable installing hardware.
    Thanks.
     
    barneyfife, Aug 28, 2011
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    barneyfife Notebook Enthusiast

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    I should also add that I know that this is a desktop, and I am posting on a laptop forum, but desktop review is like an eerie ghosttown, whereas I have been following the linux community on here for quite some time.
     
    barneyfife, Aug 29, 2011
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  3. debguy

    debguy rip dmr

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    Please plug in your USB WLAN stick and give us the output of:
    Code: 
    sudo lsusb
     
    debguy, Aug 29, 2011
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