Connecting Linux to the internet
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BeastlyTech
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And what distro would you be running?
Yes, it is possible. There is no secret to it. You will need the proper drivers for your wireless card to start.
Along with BeastlyTech's question, we will need to know what hardware you are running - primarily the make/model of your wireless card.
Bodaggit23
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Yes, that is the compiler version included with Ubuntu 8.10.
It looks like there is very little support for that particular model, but you may be able to get it running with the NDISWrapper utility and the Windows drivers. Also, you may want to look at this article for more information on how to use it with your particular adapter. You may be able to grab other Linux drivers depending on what chipset your adapter uses.
It looks like there is very little support for that particular model, but you may be able to get it running with the NDISWrapper utility and the Windows drivers. Also, you may want to look at this article for more information on how to use it with your particular adapter. You may be able to grab other Linux drivers depending on what chipset your adapter uses.
Heh heh...well, it helps when a manufacturer supports their hardware on Linux or uses an already well supported chipset.
Yes, it can be complicated, but it isn't in all cases. It depends a lot on the hardware. You can get an Aetheros WiFi card. They are quite well supported - even out of the box with Ubuntu.
Yes, it can be complicated, but it isn't in all cases. It depends a lot on the hardware. You can get an Aetheros WiFi card. They are quite well supported - even out of the box with Ubuntu.
Easier or cheaper? Very different things most times.
The page I linked to earlier isn't that far out there. It is not intuitive to most folks, I'll give you that. If you feel like experimenting give it a shot.
The easiest way is to have supported hardware. Believe it or not, there is even hardware that is not supported in Windows. This is rare...but it happens.
Sure thing. Have a look at this chart. Look in the USB column to find the type of device you are looking for.
I should have clarified before that Belkin does make some Atheros bases devices. You may want to dig into the actual chipset you have on that USB adapter. If you have that one particular model listed by Belkin, I fear my prior statement may be misleading.
I should have clarified before that Belkin does make some Atheros bases devices. You may want to dig into the actual chipset you have on that USB adapter. If you have that one particular model listed by Belkin, I fear my prior statement may be misleading.
Roy Rogers
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connect linux to internet.
I use linux SuSE 11.1. I found it easy to connect via AT&T broadband when plugged into the gateway modem via ethernet cable. I'm having difficulty setting up a wireless connection though. I have emailed linksys and suggested they issue a setup disk to simplify the wireless installation, similar to the windows CD. If there is enough interest they will probably do so. I use linux exclusively for my internet surfing, there are fewer threats.
I use linux SuSE 11.1. I found it easy to connect via AT&T broadband when plugged into the gateway modem via ethernet cable. I'm having difficulty setting up a wireless connection though. I have emailed linksys and suggested they issue a setup disk to simplify the wireless installation, similar to the windows CD. If there is enough interest they will probably do so. I use linux exclusively for my internet surfing, there are fewer threats.
dubesinhower
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if i were you, i would use ubuntu. ubuntu has a HUGE userbase, and from what ive seen, the most documentation on how to get different types of computers to work. most of the time, drivers are automatically installed for wifi and lan.
edit: didnt see that your already running ubuntu lol. gg with ubuntu.
edit: didnt see that your already running ubuntu lol. gg with ubuntu.
Have you tried the instructions on the page I mentioned earlier? I know they may seem complicated, but that could save you some money.