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andyd34
February 13th, 2010, 02:30 AM
I am trying to install my usb dongle for wireless connections but when I type the make command in it say's its not installed and I need to install it via


sudo apt-get install make

the trouble is i need to first get the wirless connection up and running before I can download anything, does anyone have a suggestion or a work around.

running_rabbit07
February 13th, 2010, 03:21 AM
You can't get it to install via the Network Connections? You shouldn't have to install any drivers unless you have a rare USB wireless adapter. If you have one that will not work without a driver, you will have to connect via hard wire.

andyd34
February 13th, 2010, 04:27 AM
but i do not have a ethernet card also am using the server edition so using the command line