ubuntu install

[Matt Zimmerman]

On Sun, Aug 29, 2004 at 08:20:45PM +0100, B wrote:

> OK, time to configure the laptop. I wanted to setup my network so I
> could download updates and do 'real' stuff like get my email. Problem.
> I'm being asked for Root Password, eh? I did not set it during install.
> I had to ask the list for the answer to that, messy.

As explained on the list, this is a temporary situation with a known fix
which is already being implemented.

> Big problem. My Netgear WG511 802.11 PCMCIA cardbus. I attempted to
> setup a wireless network, but this 'died' as soon as I activated it. OK,
> Try wget the firmware, error message on boot, still no wifi. So far I
> can't get this working. For a, 'totally rad laptop support' it needs to
> find PCMCIA wireless cards and have them work first time. Suse found it
> and configured it with Yast easy.

Which kernel driver does it use, and which wireless chipset?

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 - mdz