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    Ubuntu 6.10

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by j.azevedoalves, Mar 4, 2007.

  1. j.azevedoalves

    j.azevedoalves Newbie

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    Hi guys! Thank you all for this forum! I'm having a problem with my compal HEL80 with a T7200 C2D. I'm running vista on it and it's sweet! Fast and cool laptop! But I've installed Ubuntu 6.10 to give it a try and I realize that my intel wireless device is not recognized, along with bluetooth, fingerprint, etc. I really need to have internet in order to continue using Ubuntu. Does anyone have a FAQ or a HowTo to solve this? I'm a complete newbie!

    Thank you all!! :)
     
    j.azevedoalves, Mar 4, 2007
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  2. pyro9219

    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    there should be a guide on installing network-manager.. should work out of the box with your intel network card. I thought network manager was default on 6.10... I know it is for 7.04...
     
    pyro9219, Mar 4, 2007
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  3. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I'm moving your question to the Linux forum, where I think you will get better, more tailored responses.
     
    Gautam, Mar 4, 2007
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  4. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    All you need to do is install network manager. Go to a terminal (Accessories->Terminal) and type
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    sudo apt-get install network-manager-gnome
    and then reboot. It should work, but if not, let us know here. You may have to change access in Networking options.
     
    Paul, Mar 4, 2007
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    Arvin Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a code in terminal for getting bluetooth to work?
     
    Arvin, Mar 5, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Doubt it. Bluetooth modules aren't well supported by Linux AFAIK. It's not a matter of installing software to make it work; it's a matter of the hardware manufacturer not supporting Linux.
     
    Paul, Mar 5, 2007
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  7. pyro9219

    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    There are a few "complete" listings of what works and doesn't work in Linux on the HEL80, use the search feature and you should be able to find them, I know of atleast one entire thread that was on the Compal forum.
     
    pyro9219, Mar 5, 2007
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    Tichondrius Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree Intel wireless should work out of the box. All you need is to use the network manager to choose the WLAN you want to connect to.
     
    Tichondrius, Mar 5, 2007
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