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    Wired Connection Problem(Ubuntu Hardy)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Thomas, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Well, just installed Hardy, and now my Wired connection wont work :(.
    I need it to install my wireless drivers.
    Any help is much appreciated.
     
    Thomas, Jun 23, 2008
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  2. srunni

    srunni Notebook Deity

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    Use a flash drive to get the deb that adds wireless support ;/
     
    srunni, Jun 23, 2008
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    For some reason I have to use it from the repos, I have no idea(I have tried).
     
    Thomas, Jun 23, 2008
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  4. lemur

    lemur Emperor of Lemurs

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    Was the wired connexion working while you were installing?
     
    lemur, Jun 24, 2008
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  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    No, it wasn't connected.
    The wired connection does work, My desktop is online with the same ethernet cable right now.
     
    Thomas, Jun 24, 2008
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  6. theZoid

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    Have you reinstalled?
     
    theZoid, Jun 24, 2008
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  7. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Not yet, will do later....
     
    Thomas, Jun 24, 2008
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