Re: [Trisquel-users] My conceptual problem with my computer.

2014-01-04 Thread c_paulette
Linux Networking Administrators' Guide: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/nag2/index.html And in downloadable PDF form so you always have it: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/nag2/nag2.pdf Notes: - It's old, but a lot of this stuff hasn't changed. - It's long, but you can dip in to find out what you need to

Re: [Trisquel-users] My conceptual problem with my computer.

2013-12-25 Thread c_paulette
Hi Roboq6, I understand your frustration as I'm in the same boat to a certain degree. Here's my solution, take it step by step and realize that you won't get there overnight: 1) Great tutorials at www.tldp.org (click on Guides in the middle of the page) a) Introduction to Linux - A

Re: [Trisquel-users] Which free software to use for peer-to-peer and torrent ?

2013-07-17 Thread c_paulette
I thought Transmission was Libre. As a dependency, it installed AdobeReader_sve.i486 0:8.1.7-1 on my system. I searched for that file, looks to me like it's really Adobe Reader. Any thoughts on this?

[Trisquel-users] Jamendo Ogg Vorbis

2013-07-15 Thread c_paulette
I've searched Jamendo, and it seems very difficult to find files in Ogg Vorbis format -- seems they only want you to download MP3s. Is there a section of the site that offers Ogg Vorbis downloads?

Re: [Trisquel-users] Do MSi DRM their Wifi? Anyone using an MSi U135DX?

2013-04-27 Thread c_paulette
Chris, does the USB adapter (not wifi card) work for any type of laptop?

[Trisquel-users] Off-Topic: Smart phones

2013-02-19 Thread c_paulette
Hi all, Sorry for the off-topic, but I have taken a job where I will likely be essentially required to get a smartphone. I have two concerns about this: 1) Don't know of any good libre OS options 2) Don't know of any good options that respect my privacy I suspect that if I could solve #1,

Re: [Trisquel-users] Help for a noob? (Wireless driver)

2013-01-23 Thread c_paulette
Thanks for your help onpon and magicfab! Mine is listed there, will check ThinkPenguin.

[Trisquel-users] Help for a noob? (Wireless driver)

2013-01-22 Thread c_paulette
Hi, I'm new to GNU/Linux (9 months on Ubuntu) and would like to migrate to Trisquel. I'm using a Lenovo X60 which apparently has an Intel 3945 wireless card. From testing Trisquel and searching the forums/internet, it seems that there's no Free (as in speech) driver for this card. Any