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    New to Linux and Needs Help

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by jokerthc, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. jokerthc

    jokerthc Newbie

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    Ok I'm very new to linux and I have a Compaq Presario F761US Note nook and I have 2 linux live cd's 1 is PcLinuxcOs and Ubuntu and I tied them both out but the only thing is that both PcLOs and Ubuntu do not detect my wi-fi the light stays orange when I turn on my wi fi and my qwestion is ....how do I get my wi fi to work ??
     
    jokerthc, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. Shredster00

    Shredster00 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What wireless card do you have in your notebook? If you are not sure, open up a terminal window ( In Ubuntu: Applications > Accessories > Terminal ) and enter the following:
    Code: 
    lspci
    Look for the item that says "Network controller" and post it here.
     
    Shredster00, Nov 26, 2008
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    oldcpu Notebook Guru

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    There is constant and ongoing support and development effort being made in the area of wireless in Linux.

    In order to help you, it is likely necessary that you provide:
    a. version of Ubuntu you tried,
    b. version of PCLinux OS you tried,
    c. your wireless hardware Manufact, model#, chipset details.

    Both Ubuntu and PCLinux are good distributions, but depending on your wireless hardware they may or may not support your wireless automatically. They may need custom configuring. or its possible you used an older version of Ubuntu or PCLinux and you may need to try with a newer version.
     
    oldcpu, Nov 26, 2008
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  4. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    What version of Ubuntu are your trying? Make sure you have the latest version 8.10. Linux makes a lot of progress from version to version. First start here and then start worrying about trying to get your Wifi to work, that will help re leave a lot of the problems.
     
    The Fire Snake, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. jokerthc

    jokerthc Newbie

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    ok I have Ubuntu 8.10 and PcLoS 2008 and my wireless card is a Atheros AR5007 802.11b/g
     
    jokerthc, Nov 27, 2008
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    jokerthc Newbie

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    oh and would freespire be a better choice 4 me?? and the other thing is that I can't install software I download I down load the package and then i'm stuck from there when I extract the package I see no setup file or anything
     
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  7. srunni

    srunni Notebook Deity

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    You don't manually download and install software in most Linux distributions. For example, in Ubuntu, you should go to Applications --> Add & Remove Software (IIRC). From there, you can search for install software with just a few clicks.
     
    srunni, Nov 27, 2008
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    Check Hardware Drivers in Ubuntu(System>Administration>Hardware Drivers) for drivers for your wireless.
     
    Thomas, Nov 27, 2008
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    vicariouscheese Notebook Consultant

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    vicariouscheese, Nov 28, 2008
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    ok and found the drivers for my wireless and it says Atheros AR5007 802.11b/g is activated and running but when I turn on my wif fi switch the light still stays orange and I does not detect any wireless signals and it dont bring up any kind of a menu to choose witch 1 i wanna connect to
     
    jokerthc, Nov 29, 2008
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  11. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Make sure it's turned on before you boot up. And you'll need to click on the network icon in the top panel to show the wless networks. ;) :)
     
    pixelot, Dec 4, 2008
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