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    ubuntu wlan compatibility problems

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by trumpetgod, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. trumpetgod

    trumpetgod Notebook Geek

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    I am running a 3-way partition between vista x64 hp, Xp x32 pro, and ubuntu on a p-6860 fx. ubuntu does not recognize the wlan card, but the ethernet connection works flawlessly. suggestions?
     
    trumpetgod, Oct 3, 2008
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    radnor Notebook Enthusiast

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    PM me with an email addy. I have an email between myself and someone on Ubuntu forums where I (he) get my wifi card working on my HP lappy, Will send you a copy of the email.
     
    radnor, Oct 3, 2008
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    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    Next month's release of Ubuntu should support our newer hardware, if all else fails.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Oct 4, 2008
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    Ethyriel, Oct 4, 2008
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    5strings Notebook Consultant

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    Doesn't Intrepid Ibex support this card? I have support for the newer 5100 AGN card on my HP dv5t. Skip Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy all together.

    The alpha 6 version is out now, but as I'm looking, the website appears to be down. You could probably find a torrent somewhere with a quick google search.

    Get alpha 6, as alpha 4 did not work for me.
     
    5strings, Oct 4, 2008
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    There's a beta, don't install the alphas on any machine using the e1000e driver for ethernet as it may be rendered non-functional. The e1000e driver is removed in the beta, so you won't have ethernet, but you don't have to worry about damaging it.
     
    Ethyriel, Oct 4, 2008
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    The ubuntu betas can go through a lot of crazy changes before the final version is released. Using a beta is fine just so long as you aren't 100 percent dependent upon it. Eventually you should do a clean install of Ibex anyway.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Oct 6, 2008
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