Re: [ubuntu-uk] What I love about Linux.
Alan Pope wrote: > On Tue, Dec 04, 2007 at 08:31:52PM +, Andrew Jenkins wrote: >> Now I remember why I use Linux and not some >> 'other' OS. >> > > It's great isn't it :) > >> So I plugged it in, went to the Network settings >> in Ubuntu and specified the network, IP address, >> subnet and gateway. Then it was a simple matter >> of using the wife's laptop to update my access >> point with the new MAC address and voilà, all >> connected to the web in less than a minute. >> > > Do us a favour. Get some details about the device from the command "lsusb" > and let us know what it is. Also get the make and model number off the > device. This kind of information is useful for people who are looking for > cheap wireless usb devices for ubuntu. > >> Now what was all that stuff about drivers, rebooting >> and the like? >> > > Happy days :) > > Cheers, > Al. > No problem, 'lsusb' gives the device as having a 'Zydas' chipset. On the dongle itself: It's manufactured by 'LM Technologies' and is model no. 'LM001'. A quick Google of either details gives results. When I bought it on eBay there was no details, so it was a £10 (inc. postage) gamble, but it paid off in the end. I'm using Ubuntu 7.10 by the way. Hope this helps other users to select what proved to be a simple to set up device. Andy J. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] What I love about Linux.
On Tue, Dec 04, 2007 at 08:31:52PM +, Andrew Jenkins wrote: > Now I remember why I use Linux and not some > 'other' OS. > It's great isn't it :) > So I plugged it in, went to the Network settings > in Ubuntu and specified the network, IP address, > subnet and gateway. Then it was a simple matter > of using the wife's laptop to update my access > point with the new MAC address and voilà, all > connected to the web in less than a minute. > Do us a favour. Get some details about the device from the command "lsusb" and let us know what it is. Also get the make and model number off the device. This kind of information is useful for people who are looking for cheap wireless usb devices for ubuntu. > Now what was all that stuff about drivers, rebooting > and the like? > Happy days :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] What I love about Linux.
Now I remember why I use Linux and not some 'other' OS. Bought a cheapo USB Wireless Dongle on eBay which I received today. It came with a disc and instructions for that Win thing, all looked a bit daunting. So I plugged it in, went to the Network settings in Ubuntu and specified the network, IP address, subnet and gateway. Then it was a simple matter of using the wife's laptop to update my access point with the new MAC address and voilà, all connected to the web in less than a minute. Now what was all that stuff about drivers, rebooting and the like? Andy J. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] dual boot
I know we have been here before but this time it is different. Everything seems to work both Windows XP Pro and Edubuntu. I think 2 things made all the difference, the first was completely removing the MBR from the first install and the second was making sure that the Windows XP was fully upto date with security downloads. Now let's see how long it will be before calamity strikes again. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Bin.gz files
davisjo wrote: > Afternoon All, > >I have had some limited success installing bin. > downloads. I have also installed Wine. This is a far cry from the wine > I used to know. > > This is in the repository and is now amazing.(I found Wine difficult > to run on early distro's) I have deleted the morse programme Aldo and > used Wine with G4FON and also installed the Winlog 32 programme using > Wine, both work really well. > > This is the first time I have really felt at home with Ubuntu and > happy with the whole setup. > I have tried all the distros in the learning process, Ubuntu is > without doubt the best, it just takes time to become 2nd nature. > > Thanks to the group for all your help, > > John Davis F5VLM > > Hi John.. If you use packet radio wonder if you have set up ax25 tools ? Not so elegant as some of the gui progs but worth a try.. -- Regards Ted Wager High Peak UK Using Ubuntu Hardy Linux -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Bin.gz files
Afternoon All, I have had some limited success installing bin. downloads. I have also installed Wine. This is a far cry from the wine I used to know. This is in the repository and is now amazing.(I found Wine difficult to run on early distro's) I have deleted the morse programme Aldo and used Wine with G4FON and also installed the Winlog 32 programme using Wine, both work really well. This is the first time I have really felt at home with Ubuntu and happy with the whole setup. I have tried all the distros in the learning process, Ubuntu is without doubt the best, it just takes time to become 2nd nature. Thanks to the group for all your help, John Davis F5VLM -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] mbr removal command
On 03/12/2007, Colin Watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sat, Dec 01, 2007 at 03:34:36PM +, norman wrote: > > < snip > > > > It should be sda1 for the first SATA drive and byte size is usually > > > before count. > > > > Now I am puzzled, I always the first drive was xxx0 and not xxx1. Ah > > well, live and learn. Thanks. > > Partition numbers start at 1 under Linux; there are no "xxx0" devices > for disks. You're perhaps thinking of "/dev/sda", which accesses the > whole disk. > ...or the GRUB numbering system, which does start at 0. I believe they've changed this for the next version of GRUB, so it will use the same sda/hda type labels as the Linux kernel uses (but I could be wrong). Cofion, Neil. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
