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natstefwt
May 11th, 2009, 10:31 AM
hi i recently bought a dell inspirion mini 9 laptop.
it came with ubuntu.
I've never heard of it before, I m trying to connect to the internet via a 3 mobile broadband usb modem.
but for some reason everytime I plug in the usb it doesn recognise that the usb modem is there, I cant seem to find any drivers to help with this. any one got any solutiona.
I can connect vis wifi.

ugm6hr
May 11th, 2009, 02:08 PM
This might be useful:
http://polishlinux.org/linux/ubuntu/three-uk-3g-modem-in-ubuntu-linux/

ugm6hr
May 14th, 2009, 01:50 AM
Not sure if you are still trying with this, but the newest version of Ubuntu (9.04) has a wizard for connecting to mobile broadband devices, which includes UK telecom company presets.

If you are still struggling, it might be worthwhile installing 9.04 Netbook Remix.