Help! No drivers for my wifi, sound, graphics etc. Compaq Presario CQ40

[ghelobear]

How am I suppose to install Ubuntu on my Compaq Presario CQ40,
Specs: AMD Athlon 2, 2 GB, 160 GB HD, ATI Graphics?

I can't activate my wifi, sounds, graphics and COMPIZ, I really want to have Desktop effects on my laptop...

Thanks a lot!!!

[shawnrgr]

How am I suppose to install Ubuntu on my Compaq Presario CQ40

So you haven't install Ubuntu yet or you have?

[nuwan.sameera]

I also have this problem doesn't work sound and brightness (function key with f7 and f8). so anybody know how to avoid this problem.

thanks.

[ghelobear]

I can't install Hardy cause it always shows me the Busybox so I decided to install gutsy and it worked though my drivers aren't...

Your guidance is highly appreciated...

[inportb]

Have you tried Intrepid?

[ghelobear]

I haven't tried Intrepid yet...

[Anh.Takaji]

I haven't tried Intrepid yet...

Hi, im using Compaq CQ40 also. I've installed Ubuntu 8.10 and it's working fine :)
You might need to enable sound driver youself, but it's not a very big problem. You can find the solution here
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=6636678&postcount=7