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digdug18
September 2nd, 2008, 03:45 AM
I recently installed Ubuntu 8.04 onto a Compaq Presario Laptop and have been unable to connect to to the internet either through a ethernet or a wireless card. I need help, I've been screwing around with it for a month or so off and on and I really just need someone to help me that is knowledgeable in ubuntu.
I'd really prefer to meet someone someplace and go about it that way. I'm writing this on my parents laptop.

Andrew
digdug18 at yahoo dot com for email, AIM and Yahoo messenger.
OneIdle
September 2nd, 2008, 04:39 AM
try typing in a Terminal: lspci | grep Ethernet this command will give you the make and model of your Ethernet card

also check this link (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport) to see if your card is supported.

some more info on your hardware will help us to help you and a meeting in person probably wont be needed.
digdug18
September 2nd, 2008, 05:42 AM
i'll try that...The biggest problem being though that I find some articles and how to's on how to get my wireless working, but i dont know enough to actually get everything installed and such.

Andrew
OneIdle
September 2nd, 2008, 01:26 PM
well give us the type of card being used and let's take it from there
jedijf
September 2nd, 2008, 09:12 PM
There are some user groups in the area where you may find some assistance.

www.pacsnet.org and the linux group http://pacslinux.com

or http://www.phillylinux.org/
jedijf
September 2nd, 2008, 10:16 PM
And not too far is:

http://www.chlug.org/home.php

and they meet this Friday!!
digdug18
September 3rd, 2008, 03:11 AM
yes, but this friday is also the monthly 2600 meet in allentown, i need to figure out what one to goto....
digdug18
September 3rd, 2008, 03:17 AM
i'll try to get to the upcoming PLUG North meet next monday, but I'm not 100% I'd be able to make it. I dont know as of yet my work schedule for next week.

Andrew
jedijf
September 3rd, 2008, 10:21 AM
yes, but this friday is also the monthly 2600 meet in allentown, i need to figure out what one to goto....


but i dont know enough to actually get everything installed and such.

Honestly, I don't think a 2600 meeting is where you should be, yet.

Just my opinion.
digdug18
September 7th, 2008, 04:57 AM
your most likely right about that, but I had a case of beer to burn through, ended up using it at a car club meet instead, lol. cars and drinking goes together well, lol...
Tried finding my ethernet card, its on the list but still doesnt work correctly.

I'll see about the PLUG meet on monday.
Andrew