Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
How doesn't it find the wifi? In the top right hand corner what does it have? Also check what card was used in your machine, I just got a d830 today and installed Ubuntu on it, it works great!! Regards, Daniel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Drake Sent: 30 October 2007 21:20 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On Mon, 2007-10-29 at 18:06 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert, It just wont find the wifi full stop. James snip My dad's D420 had an Intel 3945abg card, which works fine with the live CD (can't convince him to install yet) out of the box. From what I remember you get the option of an Intel card (Pro/Wireless 3945abg) or Dell's own Truemobile (Broadcom) when you order. It has been a while since I last looked, so this might have changed. It should still be recognised by the system, even if Network Manager fails to see it. Try looking in the System - Preferences - Hardware Information utility to identify the card or open a terminal and run lspci. If it's a Broadcom card then I would recommend the Restricted Drivers Manager and this wiki page. You will need to download some firmware for it to work. So if you don't have a wired connection, boot Windows then download the firmware file and transfer it across from the Windows partition. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
Has this been resolved because was just reading up and there is a fair chance that the d420 is using the same wifi as the 1420n which is dells Ubuntu machine, or am I wrong? Daniel _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kris Douglas Sent: 29 October 2007 18:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; British Ubuntu Talk Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On 29/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kris, Well any help at any time would be appreciated! Do you know when they might be down this way? James. - Original Message - From: Kris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Douglas To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; British Ubuntu Talk mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On 29/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert, Thanks for your reply. Um, I did a fresh install of 7.10 but the wifi wont work etc. That is why I was asking for help really. Want to move away from that other operating system!! James. - Original Message - From: Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mailto:ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:34:25 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Dell Latitude D420 ... Not really the answer you were after, but I've got a D420 and as long as you go for 7.10* the installation should go off without a hitch and all the hardware should work without any specialist poking required**. Robert * I had some problems with 7.04 really not liking the wireless card to the extent it wouldn't boot without the wireless being switched off. ** I did make a change to xorg.conf to speed up the touchpad a bit, the default was different from my last laptop so annoyed me. I've seen mentioned in a few of the sites talking about putting linux on this machine, so it might be something you'd want to do. I don't know how the default behaviour under linux compares to that on windows as I never had windows installed. Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ormiret.com http://www.ormiret.com Cancer cures smoking. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ I have someone in Croydon that MIGHT be able to help you... He is a Linux guy... But I don't think he is down there for a while. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ I'm not sure, I will ask at some point. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
On Mon, 2007-10-29 at 18:06 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert, It just wont find the wifi full stop. James snip My dad's D420 had an Intel 3945abg card, which works fine with the live CD (can't convince him to install yet) out of the box. From what I remember you get the option of an Intel card (Pro/Wireless 3945abg) or Dell's own Truemobile (Broadcom) when you order. It has been a while since I last looked, so this might have changed. It should still be recognised by the system, even if Network Manager fails to see it. Try looking in the System - Preferences - Hardware Information utility to identify the card or open a terminal and run lspci. If it's a Broadcom card then I would recommend the Restricted Drivers Manager and this wiki page. You will need to download some firmware for it to work. So if you don't have a wired connection, boot Windows then download the firmware file and transfer it across from the Windows partition. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx Steve -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
I have a Dell Latitude D420 laptop along with some Dell Optiplex GX620, which I use for the charity that I work for, I would love to be able to have these properly set up for Ubuntu, but I am NOT compentent enough to be able to do it. I am in Croydon, and wonder if there was anyone who could help sort them out. Unfortunately, at present they are on the other operating system! Sadly the charity I work for does not pay me a wage, and I could not offer any renumeration, but we do have a small CD/DVD copier and could make copies of CDs or DVDs if that was any help. James. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:41:36 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Um, I did a fresh install of 7.10 but the wifi wont work etc. That is why I was asking for help really. Doesn't work how? Now that you mention it I remembered that mine doesn't work well with Network Manager - I'd forgotten that because I tend to use the command line tools to control the networking (I have scripts that do that and other things I want changed when I change locations). Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com At the Electric Company: We would be delighted if you send in your payment. However, if you don't, you will be. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:34:25 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Dell Latitude D420 ... Not really the answer you were after, but I've got a D420 and as long as you go for 7.10* the installation should go off without a hitch and all the hardware should work without any specialist poking required**. Robert * I had some problems with 7.04 really not liking the wireless card to the extent it wouldn't boot without the wireless being switched off. ** I did make a change to xorg.conf to speed up the touchpad a bit, the default was different from my last laptop so annoyed me. I've seen mentioned in a few of the sites talking about putting linux on this machine, so it might be something you'd want to do. I don't know how the default behaviour under linux compares to that on windows as I never had windows installed. Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com Cancer cures smoking. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
On 29/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert, Thanks for your reply. Um, I did a fresh install of 7.10 but the wifi wont work etc. That is why I was asking for help really. Want to move away from that other operating system!! James. - Original Message - From: Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:34:25 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Dell Latitude D420 ... Not really the answer you were after, but I've got a D420 and as long as you go for 7.10* the installation should go off without a hitch and all the hardware should work without any specialist poking required**. Robert * I had some problems with 7.04 really not liking the wireless card to the extent it wouldn't boot without the wireless being switched off. ** I did make a change to xorg.conf to speed up the touchpad a bit, the default was different from my last laptop so annoyed me. I've seen mentioned in a few of the sites talking about putting linux on this machine, so it might be something you'd want to do. I don't know how the default behaviour under linux compares to that on windows as I never had windows installed. Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com Cancer cures smoking. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ I have someone in Croydon that MIGHT be able to help you... He is a Linux guy... But I don't think he is down there for a while. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
Robert, It just wont find the wifi full stop. James - Original Message - From: Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:41:36 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Um, I did a fresh install of 7.10 but the wifi wont work etc. That is why I was asking for help really. Doesn't work how? Now that you mention it I remembered that mine doesn't work well with Network Manager - I'd forgotten that because I tend to use the command line tools to control the networking (I have scripts that do that and other things I want changed when I change locations). Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com At the Electric Company: We would be delighted if you send in your payment. However, if you don't, you will be. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
On 29/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kris, Well any help at any time would be appreciated! Do you know when they might be down this way? James. - Original Message - *From:* Kris Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; British Ubuntu Talk ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com *Sent:* Monday, October 29, 2007 5:54 PM *Subject:* Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On 29/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert, Thanks for your reply. Um, I did a fresh install of 7.10 but the wifi wont work etc. That is why I was asking for help really. Want to move away from that other operating system!! James. - Original Message - From: Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:34:25 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Dell Latitude D420 ... Not really the answer you were after, but I've got a D420 and as long as you go for 7.10* the installation should go off without a hitch and all the hardware should work without any specialist poking required**. Robert * I had some problems with 7.04 really not liking the wireless card to the extent it wouldn't boot without the wireless being switched off. ** I did make a change to xorg.conf to speed up the touchpad a bit, the default was different from my last laptop so annoyed me. I've seen mentioned in a few of the sites talking about putting linux on this machine, so it might be something you'd want to do. I don't know how the default behaviour under linux compares to that on windows as I never had windows installed. Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com Cancer cures smoking. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ I have someone in Croydon that MIGHT be able to help you... He is a Linux guy... But I don't think he is down there for a while. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ I'm not sure, I will ask at some point. -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420
Robert, Thanks for your reply. Um, I did a fresh install of 7.10 but the wifi wont work etc. That is why I was asking for help really. Want to move away from that other operating system!! James. - Original Message - From: Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ubuntu-uk] Setting up a Dell Latitude D420 On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:34:25 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Dell Latitude D420 ... Not really the answer you were after, but I've got a D420 and as long as you go for 7.10* the installation should go off without a hitch and all the hardware should work without any specialist poking required**. Robert * I had some problems with 7.04 really not liking the wireless card to the extent it wouldn't boot without the wireless being switched off. ** I did make a change to xorg.conf to speed up the touchpad a bit, the default was different from my last laptop so annoyed me. I've seen mentioned in a few of the sites talking about putting linux on this machine, so it might be something you'd want to do. I don't know how the default behaviour under linux compares to that on windows as I never had windows installed. Robert McWilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.ormiret.com Cancer cures smoking. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
