wicd doesn't work

[Robert Holtzman]

On Wed, 1 Apr 2009, NoOp wrote:

> On 04/01/2009 08:32 AM, Robert Holtzman wrote:
>>
>> I can't remember ever running across the concept of blacklisting
>> drivers. Could someone elaborate on the mechanics?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
> <http://www.google.com/search?complete=0&hl=en&q=ubuntu+%2Bblacklist+ath5k&btnG=Search>
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Atheros
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/search.html?&q=blacklist&sa=Search
> [click the search button]
>
> Basically, when you do not want a driver to load on boot, you can
> 'blacklist' the driver via /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.
>
> $ cat /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist
>
> will show you what it blacklisted.

Thanks for the info. As I think I've said before...the thing about Linux 
is that just when you think you know something about it, it slaps you 
upside the head and reminds you how far you still have to go.

-- 
Bob Holtzman
To enjoy life take big bites. Moderation is for monks.
                                           Lazarus Long