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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
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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 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.
Last edited by OneIdle; September 2nd, 2008 at 04:40 AM. Reason: added explanation to command
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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
Last edited by digdug18; September 2nd, 2008 at 05:53 AM.
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well give us the type of card being used and let's take it from there
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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/
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And not too far is:
http://www.chlug.org/home.php
and they meet this Friday!!
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"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'."
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yes, but this friday is also the monthly 2600 meet in allentown, i need to figure out what one to goto....
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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
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Originally Posted by digdug18
Honestly, I don't think a 2600 meeting is where you should be, yet.but i dont know enough to actually get everything installed and such.
Just my opinion.
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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
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