> >My brother who is a very recent convert to Ubuntu has a Belkin USB > >Wireless G adapter which he would like to use. In order to do this I > >understand that it is necessary to know the chipset details so could > >someone please tell me if it is possible, using Ubuntu, to get this > >information. > > > > I am using a Belkin USB WiFi adaptor on an elderly Toshiba laptop running > Intrepid and it worked first time; plug and play. Get your brother to give it > a try. I am also a recent convert from Windoze so I understand his caution > after past experience of the fuss that XP makes over some straight forward > jobs. Have faith.
He said that it is an old adaptor and he had tried it and it didn't work. I'll keep with him until it does. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/