Help: Uninstalled PERL

[pseudotheist]

So, uninstalled PERL. Getting the impression that was a bonehead move. Re-installing seems to be insufficient. Is there a quick way to reinstall the baseline functionality? Preferably without wiping the files I have on here...

[pseudotheist]

O.k. Re-installed the Ubuntu Desktop. Looks like most things are back. Lost the wireless though. Is there a specific package I need to install for that? Is there a list of packages that come on System76 laptops? I have a Darter Ultra, if it matters.

[pseudotheist]

... and wireless internet is back after a reboot. I think all I need now is confirmation of whether Ubuntu Desktop re-installs everything the laptop was shipped with...

[MorphWVUtuba]

That should do it. The only thing I'm not sure of is the System76 driver, but I wanna say that's Python-based, not Perl (please correct me if I'm wrong). Either way, you can check that pretty easily by going to the system/administration menu & seeing if it's there.

[thomasaaron]

Yes, Python 2.x.

[pseudotheist]

And what's the System 76 driver?

[thomasaaron]

It is an open source Python application we install that detects the version of Ubuntu you are running and the model number of your computer. It then applies model-specific patches to your System.

It is updated every so often with new fixes.