[ubuntu-uk] What I love about Linux.

[Andrew Jenkins]

Alan Pope wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 04, 2007 at 08:31:52PM +0000, Andrew Jenkins wrote:
>> Now I remember why I use Linux and not some
>> 'other' OS.
>>
> 
> It's great isn't it :)
> 
>> So I plugged it in, went to the Network settings
>> in Ubuntu and specified the network, IP address,
>> subnet and gateway.  Then it was a simple matter
>> of using the wife's laptop to update my access
>> point with the new MAC address and voilà, all
>> connected to the web in less than a minute.
>>
> 
> Do us a favour. Get some details about the device from the command "lsusb" 
> and let us know what it is. Also get the make and model number off the 
> device. This kind of information is useful for people who are looking for 
> cheap wireless usb devices for ubuntu.
> 
>> Now what was all that stuff about drivers, rebooting
>> and the like?
>>
> 
> Happy days :)
> 
> Cheers,
> Al.
> 

No problem, 'lsusb' gives the device as having a 'Zydas' chipset.
On the dongle itself:  It's manufactured by 'LM Technologies' and
is model no. 'LM001'.  A quick Google of either details gives
results.  When I bought it on eBay there was no details, so it
was a £10 (inc. postage) gamble, but it paid off in the end.

I'm using Ubuntu 7.10 by the way.  Hope this helps other users
to select what proved to be a simple to set up device.

Andy J.