Ubuntu wireless SUCCESS!! (Re: cheap ubuntu laptop with wireless that works right "out of the box".)

[Default User]

On Sat, 2008-02-02 at 18:23 -0900, Bob Cortez wrote:
> On Feb 2, 2008 3:49 PM, Default User <xyzzyx at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>         On Sat, 2008-02-02 at 18:30 -0600, Default User wrote:
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>         > As promised, I am reporting back on wireless connectivity
>         using the
>         >
>         > Belkin F5D7050 usb wireless adapter, VERSION 4.000
>         >
>         > with Ubuntu 7.10 (32-bit for i386).
> 
> Where did you find your adapter?  I found it listed on the kmart site
> but it doesn't indicate a version.  Belkin F5D7050
> 

Try these:
 
Best Buy
Circuit City
CompUSA
Fry's
Kmart
Office Depot
OfficeMax
Radio Shack
Sears
Staples
Target
Your local new and used computer store and repair shop

Don't rely on sales persons to tell you what they have or don't have,
especially over the phone.  Unfortunately, they usually don't know, and
don't get paid enough to care.  Check the shelves yourself.  You never
know what you'll find.

Also watch for computer and electronics blowout clearance shows at
convention centers in larger cities. 

You can even try online and phone order vendors, but even if they swear
they have version 4.000, I doubt that's what you'll get. 

Last, but not least, see 
http://www.belkin.com/wheretobuy/default.aspx?pid=&cid=1