[Clug-tech] No inernet when trying to use Ubuntu

[Gustin Johnson]

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Curtis Smith wrote:
> Ok so i use the live disk of the newist Ubuntu version (8.04.01) on my
> laptop. I can get into Ubuntu but I cannot access the internet(im using
> vista right now). I'd like to make the switch but for some reason my
> wireless card that is in my laptop(Acer Extensa 4620Z laptop) isn't
> picked up on ubuntu...So ya I don't have a clue on what to do about it.
> So for a while I had just given up but then I heard of you guys and
> figured if I can get it figured out I'll use it instead of vista. So ya
> think you could help me out? if you need more info on my problem give me
> a shout @ this email
> 
There is an 80% chance we can get the wireless working.  It really
depends on the chipset that the wireless adaptor uses.  From within
Linux open up a terminal, and type "lspci"

You are looking for something that looks like these:

03:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 4965 AG or
AGN Network Connection (rev 61)
or
01:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR242x
802.11abg Wireless PCI Express Adapter (re
v 01)

I am not sure if they still have any, but Office Depot had some USB wifi
adaptors that work under Linux.
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