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2/5/2008 7:44:26 PM EDT
I am using an Ubuntu boot disk and need help getting my Linksys Wireless(Connected Via USB). Anyone have any suggestions?

Also what is a good place to find software for Ubuntu?
2/5/2008 7:49:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Also If I am installing  Ubuntu and never want to use Windows on this computer again, and don't need the other files on the disk how should I prepare the disk space.



Update: I figured everything out except the usb detection.

Update 2: My usb mouse works but not my cheapo usb keyboard, go figure
2/5/2008 11:29:30 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
Also If I am installing  Ubuntu and never want to use Windows on this computer again, and don't need the other files on the disk how should I prepare the disk space.



Update: I figured everything out except the usb detection.

Update 2: My usb mouse works but not my cheapo usb keyboard, go figure


Never wanna use Windows again? Just run the LiveCD installer and click through the defaults.
2/6/2008 7:02:34 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Also If I am installing  Ubuntu and never want to use Windows on this computer again, and don't need the other files on the disk how should I prepare the disk space.



Update: I figured everything out except the usb detection.

Update 2: My usb mouse works but not my cheapo usb keyboard, go figure


Everything should work when installed.  Actually, everything should work from the live CD.  Did you disconnect and then reconnect keyboard?
2/7/2008 8:51:58 PM EDT
[#4]
I installed it, but I have a few problems left, and the keyboard and mouse were eventually recognized.

Problem 1.

I cannot get my usb Linksys Wireless to work.
I don't know if I can install a windows based driver on Ubuntu or how that would even work as I am a complete noob with this OS.

Problem 2.
Ubuntu hates ATI. It refuses to let the standard driver run the card. Then it gets mad and tells me I have to run everything in crappy looking mode. Does anyone know where I can find drivers for these things so I can get them to work with Ubuntu?


Thanks Ahead of Time.
2/8/2008 7:44:45 PM EDT
[#5]
These guys are good:

www.ubuntuforums.org
2/8/2008 7:52:54 PM EDT
[#6]
Another place to check for wireless cards/USB:

here

Scroll down to bottom of page:.  These are the USB linksys adapters supported:

WUSB54G (Ver.1)


WUSB54G (Ver.4)


WUSB54GC


WUSB11B Ver.2


WUSB11 Ver.2.8
2/8/2008 7:55:58 PM EDT
[#7]
ATI page:

here