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I found the solution on this thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1387211 to be a more reliable solution. That also worked for me on 10.08 already.

You know, I'm a big time Kubuntu fan and user. But I took one look at KDE 4.1, and I decided for myself that it's not ready yet. I need a desktop that just works and I don't care to tinker with...

I've upgraded to Intrepid 64bit. Here is my update with regards to the Compal JHL90:


First, I've upgraded my bios to the latest available from Compal 1.10 (I think)
Unrelated to the Compal...

Is this possible an issue with the 64 bit versions? I'm running Hardy Kubuntu 64 bit.

I can't get it to work either (after trying the instructions posted).

You know, I got it working once, but then after reboot, same dilemma. I got it back to work with running "make unload" and "make load" again, but the changes don't stick.

My advice is wait for...

Yes, I had the same issue. The compat-wireless stuff has changed. The following information supersedes my previous post.

The really good news is that I GOT WIRELESS WORKING for the COMPAL JHL90...

I GOT WIRELESS on my Compal JHL90 hardward, with 64 bit Kubuntu Hardy.

What it took what a kernel compile of 2.6.27-rc5 with the latest snapshot patches, currently "-git4", from the kernel...

Just to clarify -- your wireless DOES work under 64 bit Ubuntu, but not under 32 bit Kubuntu? What wireless card do you have? Can you post the result of "sudo lshw -C network"

It's also...

I've launched a new thread specifically for owners of the Compal JHL90: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=906909

I've decided to launch this new thread specifically for users of the Compal JHL90 which is resold under a variety of brands, including PowerPro.

A lot of discussion has happened on the thread...

No I haven't tried. I'm running 64 bit. Worth a thought, but would require a complete re-install...

Possible. I did download the sources for compal-laptop but reading the sources, this thing...

Yes, I did. The device is being recognized but gets mysteriously disabled (see my syslog record from an earlier post in this thread). What's your hardware, Kim?

I'm not sure they are the same as in kernel config, but it's probably a safe guess. I discovered these options by browsing some of the obvious header files (the ones named with 5000 or rfkill). ...

Sorry, man, I didn't spell out the background that I was assuming. Once you do "sudo su" you're super user and all files created become owned by root. You can change file owner ship with "chown"...

I compiled a 2.6.27-rc4 kernel from stock sources. And I have still no wireless on my Compal JHL90 :( The problem is still the same, the device is somehow magically deactivated; I've tried it with...

Glad this worked for you, Slipie. I don't see the firmware load error in my syslog.

What I get is:


Aug 25 14:25:22 wta-mobile kernel: [ 569.035589] iwl4965: START_ALIVE timeout after...

I've just bought a new Compal JHL90 (resold as PowerPro P 12:15 by powernotebooks.com), which comes with an Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN wireless adapter and an nvidia GeForce 9600M GT.

The video...

Overall, I'm disappointed. This has been the worst Kubuntu experience since I started using Ubuntu/Kubuntu first with 5.10 in late 2005.

The upgrade from Feisty to Gutsy on my laptop yielded a...