install linux-backports-modules-jaunty via usb

[mjm1049]

Hello,

Does any one know if the linux-backports-modules-jaunty update can be transferred to the computer via usb and then installed that way instead of using the apt-get command?

I'm extremely new to linux and the apt-get functionality and I need to update a computer to make wireless work without having a wired internet connection.

If it can be done this way can you point me to where I can get the files and how to access them via the terminal once I transfer them to the machine?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
mjm1049

[krazymelvin]

Download the following packages and install them in that order:


http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty-updates/linux-image-2.6.28-13-generic
http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty-updates/linux-backports-modules-2.6.28-13-generic
http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty-updates/linux-backports-modules-jaunty-generic
http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty-updates/linux-backports-modules-jaunty


There are dl links for both 32 and 64 bit.


Again the order is:

linux-image-2.6.28-13-generic
linux-backports-modules-2.6.28-13-generic
linux-backports-modules-jaunty-generic
linux-backports-modules-jaunty


After installing all the packages just restart your pc and all should be well.

[Kansasguy]

Krazy,

I have a similar problem, new ASUS netbook that came with XP, now dual booted with Jaunty. Kernel 2.6.28.11 No wireless or wired, (though it works on XP. Would love to follow your instructions, but would have to be downloaded on another computer> USB>transferred.

Also, not sure how to "install" TIA ht

[believekevin]

thanks, folks! this was very helpful and wifi is now working on our new asus eee pc 1005ha.

quick note, there are newer packages in the repository now so we had to download and install:

linux-backports-modules-2.6.28-15-generic
http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty-updates/linux-backports-modules-2.6.28-15-generic

linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic
http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty-updates/linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic

we copied all of these files onto a flash drive and installed them in the following sequence by double-clicking in gnome:

1. linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic
2. linux-backports-modules-2.6.28-15-generic
3. linux-backports-modules-jaunty-generic
4. linux-backports-modules-jaunty


thanks again!