Need Drivers

**Vwpilegard** · March 14th, 2013

Hi, I just installed Ubuntu 10.04 onto an old HP Compaq nc6220. Can't make connection with Visionnet wireless M505N. Can't load the Visionnet installation disc. The wireless works fine on my windows based desktop and one other laptop. I suspect I need drivers, but am not sure what to download and where to download. Please advise.

**TK999** · March 14th, 2013

Hey, please run lsusb from a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) with the adapter plugged in & post the output here.

**ManamiVixen** · March 14th, 2013

Currently Ubuntu 10.04 is no longer supported and all repos have been removed from Canonical's Main Servers, there is a archive repository containing all the software, but it is currently not maintained and will see no more updates. It's best to upgrade to at least 12.04. In fact, you may find 12.04 has the needed drivers and software for your wireless.

Edit: I apologize, 10.10 is no longer supported, but 10.04 support will end soon. So still upgrade though.

**Vwpilegard** · March 14th, 2013

richard@richard-laptop

Not sure I did this correctly.

**arpanaut** · March 14th, 2013

Originally Posted by ManamiVixen

Currently Ubuntu 10.04 is no longer supported and all repos have been removed from Canonical's Main Servers, there is a archive repository containing all the software, but it is currently not maintained and will see no more updates. It's best to upgrade to at least 12.04. In fact, you mmay find 12.04 has the needed drivers and software for your wireless.

Wrong...
10.04 is supported through April of 2013

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LTS
Although the advice to upgrade to 12.04 is sound!

**ManamiVixen** · March 14th, 2013

I made an edit before you posted that.

**TK999** · March 14th, 2013

You'd just bring up the terminal with Ctrl+Alt+T, and type lsusb when you see the prompt. Then, copy anything it outputs here.

**carl4926** · March 14th, 2013

Further info
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Releases

12.04 might be too much for a old machine

You might want to consider either Xubuntu or Lubuntu
Or Mint 13 Mate will give you the look and feel you are familiar with

**Vwpilegard** · March 14th, 2013

Thanks. 12.04 is too large for my old machine. I'll look into Xubuntu, Lubuntu or Mint 13 Mate if you think I can find wirless drivers for these. I assume these are operating systems.

**carl4926** · March 14th, 2013

Originally Posted by Vwpilegard

Thanks. 12.04 is too large for my old machine. I'll look into Xubuntu, Lubuntu or Mint 13 Mate if you think I can find wirless drivers for these. I assume these are operating systems.

Correct they are OS's

Boot them Live the wireless may work OOTB