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    Open Suse on HP dv6000

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by scorpion1206, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. scorpion1206

    scorpion1206 Newbie

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    Hey i have a hp dv6110us to be exact. I installed OpenSuse and it worked for me but the only problem was that i could not access the internet or anything for that matter, because the driver for the wireless card was not there. I was wondering if anyone has a solution to this because i have looked for a driver, or if there is a new version out.
     
    scorpion1206, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    What is your wireless card so we don't have to go look up your machine? :D If it's a 4965 Ubuntu will work right out of the box. Post some specs.
     
    theZoid, Jan 17, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's probably a broadcom card which HP likes to use. They have poor Linux support. You can try something like NDISwrapper to see if you can get it work.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 17, 2008
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    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    jas, Jan 18, 2008
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    benx009 Notebook Evangelist

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    oooo ubuntu propaganda :D

    @scorpion1206: ndiswrapper is definitely your best bet. good luck.
     
    benx009, Jan 18, 2008
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