Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section and
report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section with the
mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.

These links may help.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking

http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-t\
ricks/

You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a last
resort the Windows driver will work.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to do:
>
> - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"
>
> - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and IPv4
> Address and Netmask visible
>
> - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only
> listed device
>
> I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of
> Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim V in Ohio
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
> >
> > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux is
> > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as
> secure
> > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you need to
> > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
> >
> > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The trade
> > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is set up,
> > though it should work as well.
> >
> > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which is an
> > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You need
> > to install it separately from the Software Center.
> >
> > Roy
> > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > Location: Canada
> >
> >
> > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming because >
> you
> > > have no connection?
> > >
> > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may
> work
> > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
> > >
> > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very well
> > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address numbers
> for
> > > Linux, nor how to find those.
> > >
> > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That displays
> some
> > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
> > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..." Then
> I am
> > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
> > >
> > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called
> mylinux.
> > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my
> SSID,
> > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > >
> > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security
> password
> > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.
> > >
> > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
> > >
> > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
> > >
> > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab
> configuration -
> > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > >
> > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not ahd
> a
> > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
> > > >
> > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming because
> you
> > > have
> > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it will
> work.
> > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit from
> the
> > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide your
> SSID,
> > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security tab
> and
> > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
> > > >
> > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may
> have to
> > > > provide us more information.
> > > >
> > > > Roy
> > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > Location: Canada
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > **
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The
> Wi-Fi
> > > works
> > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't know for
> > > sure
> > > > > how to configure my Linux network.
> > > > >
> > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my older
> > > Toshiba
> > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally worked
> > > well. I
> > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later, it
> > > stopped
> > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer laptop
> listed
> > > > > below:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - Intel B815
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@>
> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you are
> using
> > > on
> > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is seen
> in
> > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has the
> best
> > > > > support for the built-in hardware?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Joan in Reno
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
> > > > >
> > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
> > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
> > > > > >
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> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with Atheros
> > > network
> > > > > specifications? Here are the specifications:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to
> run
> > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method to
> do
> > > this,
> > > > > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only one
> OS or
> > > the
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> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you,
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Here is a copy of 2 *-pci ports and the *-network files in the  Linux terminal
display after I input lshw.

The *-network files are both 64 bit. Both pci:0 and pci:1 are 32bits.

I hope this can help.


  *-pci:0
              description: PCI bridge
              product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1
              vendor: Intel Corporation
              physical id: 1c
              bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.0
              version: b5
              width: 32 bits
              clock: 33MHz
              capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
              configuration: driver=pcieport
              resources: irq:29 ioport:3000(size=4096) memory:c3400000-c43fffff
ioport:c0400000(size=16777216)
            *-network UNCLAIMED
                 description: Ethernet controller
                 product: AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet
                 vendor: Atheros Communications
                 physical id: 0
                 bus info: pci@0000:02:00.0
                 version: c1
                 width: 64 bits
                 clock: 33MHz
                 capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vpd bus_master cap_list
                 configuration: latency=0
                 resources: memory:c3400000-c343ffff ioport:3000(size=128)
         *-pci:1
              description: PCI bridge
              product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 6
              vendor: Intel Corporation
              physical id: 1c.5
              bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.5
              version: b5
              width: 32 bits
              clock: 33MHz
              capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
              configuration: driver=pcieport
              resources: irq:30 ioport:2000(size=4096) memory:c2400000-c33fffff
ioport:c1400000(size=16777216)
            *-network UNCLAIMED
                 description: Network controller
                 product: Atheros Communications Inc.
                 vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.
                 physical id: 0
                 bus info: pci@0000:07:00.0
                 version: 01
                 width: 64 bits
                 clock: 33MHz
                 capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
                 configuration: latency=0
                 resources: memory:c2400000-c247ffff
memory:c1400000-c140ffff(prefetchable)



--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section and
> report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section with the
> mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.
>
> These links may help.
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking
>
>
http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-t\
ricks/
>
> You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a last
> resort the Windows driver will work.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to do:
> >
> > - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"
> >
> > - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and IPv4
> > Address and Netmask visible
> >
> > - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only
> > listed device
> >
> > I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of
> > Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jim V in Ohio
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux is
> > > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as
> > secure
> > > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you need to
> > > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
> > >
> > > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The trade
> > > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is set up,
> > > though it should work as well.
> > >
> > > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which is an
> > > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You need
> > > to install it separately from the Software Center.
> > >
> > > Roy
> > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > Location: Canada
> > >
> > >
> > > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming because >
> > you
> > > > have no connection?
> > > >
> > > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may
> > work
> > > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
> > > >
> > > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very well
> > > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address numbers
> > for
> > > > Linux, nor how to find those.
> > > >
> > > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That displays
> > some
> > > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
> > > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..." Then
> > I am
> > > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
> > > >
> > > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called
> > mylinux.
> > > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my
> > SSID,
> > > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > >
> > > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security
> > password
> > > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.
> > > >
> > > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
> > > >
> > > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
> > > >
> > > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab
> > configuration -
> > > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > >
> > > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?
> > > >
> > > > Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not ahd
> > a
> > > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
> > > > >
> > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming because
> > you
> > > > have
> > > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it will
> > work.
> > > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit from
> > the
> > > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide your
> > SSID,
> > > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security tab
> > and
> > > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
> > > > >
> > > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may
> > have to
> > > > > provide us more information.
> > > > >
> > > > > Roy
> > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > > Location: Canada
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > **
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The
> > Wi-Fi
> > > > works
> > > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't know for
> > > > sure
> > > > > > how to configure my Linux network.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my older
> > > > Toshiba
> > > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally worked
> > > > well. I
> > > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later, it
> > > > stopped
> > > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer laptop
> > listed
> > > > > > below:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - Intel B815
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@>
> > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you are
> > using
> > > > on
> > > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is seen
> > in
> > > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has the
> > best
> > > > > > support for the built-in hardware?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Joan in Reno
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
> > > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
> > > > > > >
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> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with Atheros
> > > > network
> > > > > > specifications? Here are the specifications:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to
> > run
> > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method to
> > do
> > > > this,
> > > > > > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only one
> > OS or
> > > > the
> > > > > > other?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thank you,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Jim
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It looks like you need the correct driver. It says UNCLAIMED. You can try a
few things. I would first try to get a Linux one. To do that you can try
Additional Drivers
See how here:
http://itsfoss.com/how-to-install-additional-drivers-in-ubuntu-12-10-quick-tip/

If that fails to yield results then you can search for the
correct Linux driver on the net, or from Atheros. That can be tricky to
install. Failing that you can use your windows driver. You should install
two packages from the Software Center to do that.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper

Don't expect it to work right away. Often times you need to re-boot because
the drivers are loaded at bootup.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 24 November 2012 22:57, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Here is a copy of 2 *-pci ports and the *-network files in the Linux
> terminal display after I input lshw.
>
> The *-network files are both 64 bit. Both pci:0 and pci:1 are 32bits.
>
> I hope this can help.
>
> *-pci:0
> description: PCI bridge
> product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1
> vendor: Intel Corporation
> physical id: 1c
> bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.0
> version: b5
> width: 32 bits
> clock: 33MHz
> capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
> configuration: driver=pcieport
> resources: irq:29 ioport:3000(size=4096) memory:c3400000-c43fffff
> ioport:c0400000(size=16777216)
> *-network UNCLAIMED
> description: Ethernet controller
> product: AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet
> vendor: Atheros Communications
> physical id: 0
> bus info: pci@0000:02:00.0
> version: c1
> width: 64 bits
> clock: 33MHz
> capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vpd bus_master cap_list
> configuration: latency=0
> resources: memory:c3400000-c343ffff ioport:3000(size=128)
> *-pci:1
> description: PCI bridge
> product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 6
> vendor: Intel Corporation
> physical id: 1c.5
> bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.5
> version: b5
> width: 32 bits
> clock: 33MHz
> capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
> configuration: driver=pcieport
> resources: irq:30 ioport:2000(size=4096) memory:c2400000-c33fffff
> ioport:c1400000(size=16777216)
> *-network UNCLAIMED
> description: Network controller
> product: Atheros Communications Inc.
> vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.
> physical id: 0
> bus info: pci@0000:07:00.0
> version: 01
> width: 64 bits
> clock: 33MHz
> capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
> configuration: latency=0
> resources: memory:c2400000-c247ffff memory:c1400000-c140ffff(prefetchable)
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
> >
> > Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section and
> > report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section with
> the
> > mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.
> >
> > These links may help.
> > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking
> >
> >
>
http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-t\
ricks/
> >
> > You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a last
> > resort the Windows driver will work.
> >
> > Roy
> > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > Location: Canada
> >
> >
> > On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to
> do:
> > >
> > > - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"
> > >
> > > - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and
> IPv4
> > > Address and Netmask visible
> > >
> > > - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only
> > > listed device
> > >
> > > I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of
> > > Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Jim V in Ohio
> > >
> > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux
> is
> > > > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as
> > > secure
> > > > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you
> need to
> > > > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
> > > >
> > > > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The
> trade
> > > > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is
> set up,
> > > > though it should work as well.
> > > >
> > > > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which
> is an
> > > > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You
> need
> > > > to install it separately from the Software Center.
> > > >
> > > > Roy
> > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > Location: Canada
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > **
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
> because >
> > > you
> > > > > have no connection?
> > > > >
> > > > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may
> > > work
> > > > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
> > > > >
> > > > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very
> well
> > > > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address
> numbers
> > > for
> > > > > Linux, nor how to find those.
> > > > >
> > > > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That
> displays
> > > some
> > > > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
> > > > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..."
> Then
> > > I am
> > > > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
> > > > >
> > > > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called
> > > mylinux.
> > > > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my
> > > SSID,
> > > > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > > >
> > > > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security
> > > password
> > > > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.
> > > > >
> > > > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
> > > > >
> > > > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
> > > > >
> > > > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab
> > > configuration -
> > > > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > > >
> > > > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jim
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not
> ahd
> > > a
> > > > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
> because
> > > you
> > > > > have
> > > > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it
> will
> > > work.
> > > > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit
> from
> > > the
> > > > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide
> your
> > > SSID,
> > > > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security
> tab
> > > and
> > > > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may
> > > have to
> > > > > > provide us more information.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Roy
> > > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > > > Location: Canada
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > **
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The
> > > Wi-Fi
> > > > > works
> > > > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't
> know for
> > > > > sure
> > > > > > > how to configure my Linux network.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my
> older
> > > > > Toshiba
> > > > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally
> worked
> > > > > well. I
> > > > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later,
> it
> > > > > stopped
> > > > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer
> laptop
> > > listed
> > > > > > > below:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - Intel B815
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you
> are
> > > using
> > > > > on
> > > > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is
> seen
> > > in
> > > > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has
> the
> > > best
> > > > > > > support for the built-in hardware?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Joan in Reno
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
> > > > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
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> > > > > > > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with
> Atheros
> > > > > network
> > > > > > > specifications? Here are the specifications:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I
> try to
> > > run
> > > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method
> to
> > > do
> > > > > this,
> > > > > > > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only
> one
> > > OS or
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > other?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thank you,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Jim
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks for all your help Roy,

I'm still stumbling. What I can try to do is to load the driver onto a USB drive
and transfer it into my Linux OS. If I can find a compatible driver (I hope I
can find one from the site you suggested) and load it onto a USB stick, I will
transfer it into my Linux system.

I'm not sure what to look for in the driver, though. Do I need to get a similar
version? The ones I saw for Atheros are all 10.xx. Mine seems to be 9.2.0.316

Do I need to put that in my root system somewhere? I hope I can find out where
to store it after I have loaded it onto the system.

Here are my listed Windows settings as installed:

Atheros AR5B125 Wireless Network Adaptor
Driver Version: 9.2.0.316

SSID: belkin54g
Radio Type: 802.11 g
Security Type: WPA-PSK

Please stay in touch until I am running the superior Linux Ubuntu system.

Thanks.

Jim

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> It looks like you need the correct driver. It says UNCLAIMED. You can try a
> few things. I would first try to get a Linux one. To do that you can try
> Additional Drivers
> See how here:
>
http://itsfoss.com/how-to-install-additional-drivers-in-ubuntu-12-10-quick-tip/
>
> If that fails to yield results then you can search for the
> correct Linux driver on the net, or from Atheros. That can be tricky to
> install. Failing that you can use your windows driver. You should install
> two packages from the Software Center to do that.
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper
>
> Don't expect it to work right away. Often times you need to re-boot because
> the drivers are loaded at bootup.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> On 24 November 2012 22:57, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Here is a copy of 2 *-pci ports and the *-network files in the Linux
> > terminal display after I input lshw.
> >
> > The *-network files are both 64 bit. Both pci:0 and pci:1 are 32bits.
> >
> > I hope this can help.
> >
> > *-pci:0
> > description: PCI bridge
> > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1
> > vendor: Intel Corporation
> > physical id: 1c
> > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.0
> > version: b5
> > width: 32 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: driver=pcieport
> > resources: irq:29 ioport:3000(size=4096) memory:c3400000-c43fffff
> > ioport:c0400000(size=16777216)
> > *-network UNCLAIMED
> > description: Ethernet controller
> > product: AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet
> > vendor: Atheros Communications
> > physical id: 0
> > bus info: pci@0000:02:00.0
> > version: c1
> > width: 64 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vpd bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: latency=0
> > resources: memory:c3400000-c343ffff ioport:3000(size=128)
> > *-pci:1
> > description: PCI bridge
> > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 6
> > vendor: Intel Corporation
> > physical id: 1c.5
> > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.5
> > version: b5
> > width: 32 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: driver=pcieport
> > resources: irq:30 ioport:2000(size=4096) memory:c2400000-c33fffff
> > ioport:c1400000(size=16777216)
> > *-network UNCLAIMED
> > description: Network controller
> > product: Atheros Communications Inc.
> > vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.
> > physical id: 0
> > bus info: pci@0000:07:00.0
> > version: 01
> > width: 64 bits
> > clock: 33MHz
> > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
> > configuration: latency=0
> > resources: memory:c2400000-c247ffff memory:c1400000-c140ffff(prefetchable)
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section and
> > > report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section with
> > the
> > > mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.
> > >
> > > These links may help.
> > > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking
> > >
> > >
> >
http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-t\
ricks/
> > >
> > > You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a last
> > > resort the Windows driver will work.
> > >
> > > Roy
> > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > Location: Canada
> > >
> > >
> > > On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to
> > do:
> > > >
> > > > - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"
> > > >
> > > > - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and
> > IPv4
> > > > Address and Netmask visible
> > > >
> > > > - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only
> > > > listed device
> > > >
> > > > I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of
> > > > Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Jim V in Ohio
> > > >
> > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux
> > is
> > > > > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as
> > > > secure
> > > > > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you
> > need to
> > > > > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
> > > > >
> > > > > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The
> > trade
> > > > > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is
> > set up,
> > > > > though it should work as well.
> > > > >
> > > > > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which
> > is an
> > > > > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You
> > need
> > > > > to install it separately from the Software Center.
> > > > >
> > > > > Roy
> > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > > Location: Canada
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > **
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
> > because >
> > > > you
> > > > > > have no connection?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may
> > > > work
> > > > > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very
> > well
> > > > > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address
> > numbers
> > > > for
> > > > > > Linux, nor how to find those.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That
> > displays
> > > > some
> > > > > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
> > > > > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..."
> > Then
> > > > I am
> > > > > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called
> > > > mylinux.
> > > > > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my
> > > > SSID,
> > > > > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security
> > > > password
> > > > > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab
> > > > configuration -
> > > > > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jim
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not
> > ahd
> > > > a
> > > > > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
> > because
> > > > you
> > > > > > have
> > > > > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it
> > will
> > > > work.
> > > > > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit
> > from
> > > > the
> > > > > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide
> > your
> > > > SSID,
> > > > > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security
> > tab
> > > > and
> > > > > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may
> > > > have to
> > > > > > > provide us more information.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Roy
> > > > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > > > > > > Location: Canada
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > **
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The
> > > > Wi-Fi
> > > > > > works
> > > > > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't
> > know for
> > > > > > sure
> > > > > > > > how to configure my Linux network.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my
> > older
> > > > > > Toshiba
> > > > > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally
> > worked
> > > > > > well. I
> > > > > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later,
> > it
> > > > > > stopped
> > > > > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer
> > laptop
> > > > listed
> > > > > > > > below:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Intel B815
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you
> > are
> > > > using
> > > > > > on
> > > > > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is
> > seen
> > > > in
> > > > > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has
> > the
> > > > best
> > > > > > > > support for the built-in hardware?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Joan in Reno
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> > > > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
> > > > > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
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> > Atheros
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> > > > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method
> > to
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> > > > > > this,
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Would adding backports into Ubuntu in Synaptic help?

Joan in Reno

--- On Sun, 11/25/12, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:

From: Jim <jverhovec@...>
Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux
To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 4:27 PM
















 









       Thanks for all your help Roy,



I'm still stumbling. What I can try to do is to load the driver onto a USB drive
and transfer it into my Linux OS. If I can find a compatible driver (I hope I
can find one from the site you suggested) and load it onto a USB stick, I will
transfer it into my Linux system.



I'm not sure what to look for in the driver, though. Do I need to get a similar
version? The ones I saw for Atheros are all 10.xx. Mine seems to be 9.2.0.316



Do I need to put that in my root system somewhere? I hope I can find out where
to store it after I have loaded it onto the system.



Here are my listed Windows settings as installed:



Atheros AR5B125 Wireless Network Adaptor

Driver Version: 9.2.0.316



SSID: belkin54g

Radio Type: 802.11 g

Security Type: WPA-PSK



Please stay in touch until I am running the superior Linux Ubuntu system.



Thanks.



Jim



--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:

>

> It looks like you need the correct driver. It says UNCLAIMED. You can try a

> few things. I would first try to get a Linux one. To do that you can try

> Additional Drivers

> See how here:

>
http://itsfoss.com/how-to-install-additional-drivers-in-ubuntu-12-10-quick-tip/

>

> If that fails to yield results then you can search for the

> correct Linux driver on the net, or from Atheros. That can be tricky to

> install. Failing that you can use your windows driver. You should install

> two packages from the Software Center to do that.

>

> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper

>

> Don't expect it to work right away. Often times you need to re-boot because

> the drivers are loaded at bootup.

>

> Roy

> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit

> Location: Canada

>

>

> On 24 November 2012 22:57, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:

>

> > **

> >

> >

> > Here is a copy of 2 *-pci ports and the *-network files in the Linux

> > terminal display after I input lshw.

> >

> > The *-network files are both 64 bit. Both pci:0 and pci:1 are 32bits.

> >

> > I hope this can help.

> >

> > *-pci:0

> > description: PCI bridge

> > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1

> > vendor: Intel Corporation

> > physical id: 1c

> > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.0

> > version: b5

> > width: 32 bits

> > clock: 33MHz

> > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list

> > configuration: driver=pcieport

> > resources: irq:29 ioport:3000(size=4096) memory:c3400000-c43fffff

> > ioport:c0400000(size=16777216)

> > *-network UNCLAIMED

> > description: Ethernet controller

> > product: AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet

> > vendor: Atheros Communications

> > physical id: 0

> > bus info: pci@0000:02:00.0

> > version: c1

> > width: 64 bits

> > clock: 33MHz

> > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vpd bus_master cap_list

> > configuration: latency=0

> > resources: memory:c3400000-c343ffff ioport:3000(size=128)

> > *-pci:1

> > description: PCI bridge

> > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 6

> > vendor: Intel Corporation

> > physical id: 1c.5

> > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.5

> > version: b5

> > width: 32 bits

> > clock: 33MHz

> > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list

> > configuration: driver=pcieport

> > resources: irq:30 ioport:2000(size=4096) memory:c2400000-c33fffff

> > ioport:c1400000(size=16777216)

> > *-network UNCLAIMED

> > description: Network controller

> > product: Atheros Communications Inc.

> > vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.

> > physical id: 0

> > bus info: pci@0000:07:00.0

> > version: 01

> > width: 64 bits

> > clock: 33MHz

> > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list

> > configuration: latency=0

> > resources: memory:c2400000-c247ffff memory:c1400000-c140ffff(prefetchable)

> >

> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section and

> > > report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section with

> > the

> > > mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.

> > >

> > > These links may help.

> > > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking

> > >

> > >

> >
http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-t\
ricks/

> > >

> > > You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a last

> > > resort the Windows driver will work.

> > >

> > > Roy

> > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit

> > > Location: Canada

> > >

> > >

> > > On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:

> > >

> > > > **

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try to

> > do:

> > > >

> > > > - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"

> > > >

> > > > - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6 and

> > IPv4

> > > > Address and Netmask visible

> > > >

> > > > - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the only

> > > > listed device

> > > >

> > > > I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of

> > > > Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks.

> > > >

> > > > Jim V in Ohio

> > > >

> > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up. Linux

> > is

> > > > > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not as

> > > > secure

> > > > > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you

> > need to

> > > > > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.

> > > > >

> > > > > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not. The

> > trade

> > > > > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is

> > set up,

> > > > > though it should work as well.

> > > > >

> > > > > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked) which

> > is an

> > > > > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it. You

> > need

> > > > > to install it separately from the Software Center.

> > > > >

> > > > > Roy

> > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit

> > > > > Location: Canada

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > **

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming

> > because >

> > > > you

> > > > > > have no connection?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration. It may

> > > > work

> > > > > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works very

> > well

> > > > > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address

> > numbers

> > > > for

> > > > > > Linux, nor how to find those.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That

> > displays

> > > > some

> > > > > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN

> > > > > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure VPN..."

> > Then

> > > > I am

> > > > > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt called

> > > > mylinux.

> > > > > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I see my

> > > > SSID,

> > > > > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security

> > > > password

> > > > > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down list.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."

> > > > > >

> > > > > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab

> > > > configuration -

> > > > > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that information?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thank you.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Jim

> > > > > >

> > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have not

> > ahd

> > > > a

> > > > > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming

> > because

> > > > you

> > > > > > have

> > > > > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it

> > will

> > > > work.

> > > > > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing Edit

> > from

> > > > the

> > > > > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide

> > your

> > > > SSID,

> > > > > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless Security

> > tab

> > > > and

> > > > > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you may

> > > > have to

> > > > > > > provide us more information.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Roy

> > > > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit

> > > > > > > Location: Canada

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > **

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7. The

> > > > Wi-Fi

> > > > > > works

> > > > > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't

> > know for

> > > > > > sure

> > > > > > > > how to configure my Linux network.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my

> > older

> > > > > > Toshiba

> > > > > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally

> > worked

> > > > > > well. I

> > > > > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely. Later,

> > it

> > > > > > stopped

> > > > > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer

> > laptop

> > > > listed

> > > > > > > > below:

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - Intel B815

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach <jleach728@>

> > > > wrote:

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application you

> > are

> > > > using

> > > > > > on

> > > > > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that is

> > seen

> > > > in

> > > > > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one has

> > the

> > > > best

> > > > > > > > support for the built-in hardware?

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Joan in Reno

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux

> > > > > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com

> > > > > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM

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> > Atheros

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> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I

> > try to

> > > > run

> > > > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method

> > to

> > > > do

> > > > > > this,

> > > > > > > > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only

> > one

> > > > OS or

> > > > > > the

> > > > > > > > other?

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It is worth a try, Joan.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBackports

Basically a separate driver needs to be compiled unless the vendor ahs been
kind enough to provide it in the package format of your choice (.deb). That
is a complicated and often fruitless task because it involves having lots
of extra libraries installed and having the appropriate version numbers.
This often leads to conflicts and leading to a dead end. I don't want to
sound too negative. It is doable, but is not a newbie friendly task.

What I failed to notice with your previous posting is that there is no
mention of wireless just ethernet. You might try connecting the ethernet
card with a cable and do an update and upgrade then try the wirless again.
Sorry I missed that.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 25 November 2012 19:59, Joan Leach <jleach728@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Would adding backports into Ubuntu in Synaptic help?
>
> Joan in Reno
>
> --- On Sun, 11/25/12, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> From: Jim <jverhovec@...>
> Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux
> To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 4:27 PM
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for all your help Roy,
>
> I'm still stumbling. What I can try to do is to load the driver onto a USB
> drive and transfer it into my Linux OS. If I can find a compatible driver
> (I hope I can find one from the site you suggested) and load it onto a USB
> stick, I will transfer it into my Linux system.
>
> I'm not sure what to look for in the driver, though. Do I need to get a
> similar version? The ones I saw for Atheros are all 10.xx. Mine seems to be
> 9.2.0.316
>
> Do I need to put that in my root system somewhere? I hope I can find out
> where to store it after I have loaded it onto the system.
>
> Here are my listed Windows settings as installed:
>
> Atheros AR5B125 Wireless Network Adaptor
>
> Driver Version: 9.2.0.316
>
> SSID: belkin54g
>
> Radio Type: 802.11 g
>
> Security Type: WPA-PSK
>
> Please stay in touch until I am running the superior Linux Ubuntu system.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > It looks like you need the correct driver. It says UNCLAIMED. You can
> try a
>
> > few things. I would first try to get a Linux one. To do that you can try
>
> > Additional Drivers
>
> > See how here:
>
> >
>
http://itsfoss.com/how-to-install-additional-drivers-in-ubuntu-12-10-quick-tip/
>
> >
>
> > If that fails to yield results then you can search for the
>
> > correct Linux driver on the net, or from Atheros. That can be tricky to
>
> > install. Failing that you can use your windows driver. You should install
>
> > two packages from the Software Center to do that.
>
> >
>
> > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper
>
> >
>
> > Don't expect it to work right away. Often times you need to re-boot
> because
>
> > the drivers are loaded at bootup.
>
> >
>
> > Roy
>
> > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
>
> > Location: Canada
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > On 24 November 2012 22:57, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > > **
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > > Here is a copy of 2 *-pci ports and the *-network files in the Linux
>
> > > terminal display after I input lshw.
>
> > >
>
> > > The *-network files are both 64 bit. Both pci:0 and pci:1 are 32bits.
>
> > >
>
> > > I hope this can help.
>
> > >
>
> > > *-pci:0
>
> > > description: PCI bridge
>
> > > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 1
>
> > > vendor: Intel Corporation
>
> > > physical id: 1c
>
> > > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.0
>
> > > version: b5
>
> > > width: 32 bits
>
> > > clock: 33MHz
>
> > > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
>
> > > configuration: driver=pcieport
>
> > > resources: irq:29 ioport:3000(size=4096) memory:c3400000-c43fffff
>
> > > ioport:c0400000(size=16777216)
>
> > > *-network UNCLAIMED
>
> > > description: Ethernet controller
>
> > > product: AR8152 v2.0 Fast Ethernet
>
> > > vendor: Atheros Communications
>
> > > physical id: 0
>
> > > bus info: pci@0000:02:00.0
>
> > > version: c1
>
> > > width: 64 bits
>
> > > clock: 33MHz
>
> > > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vpd bus_master cap_list
>
> > > configuration: latency=0
>
> > > resources: memory:c3400000-c343ffff ioport:3000(size=128)
>
> > > *-pci:1
>
> > > description: PCI bridge
>
> > > product: Cougar Point PCI Express Root Port 6
>
> > > vendor: Intel Corporation
>
> > > physical id: 1c.5
>
> > > bus info: pci@0000:00:1c.5
>
> > > version: b5
>
> > > width: 32 bits
>
> > > clock: 33MHz
>
> > > capabilities: pci pciexpress msi pm bus_master cap_list
>
> > > configuration: driver=pcieport
>
> > > resources: irq:30 ioport:2000(size=4096) memory:c2400000-c33fffff
>
> > > ioport:c1400000(size=16777216)
>
> > > *-network UNCLAIMED
>
> > > description: Network controller
>
> > > product: Atheros Communications Inc.
>
> > > vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.
>
> > > physical id: 0
>
> > > bus info: pci@0000:07:00.0
>
> > > version: 01
>
> > > width: 64 bits
>
> > > clock: 33MHz
>
> > > capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
>
> > > configuration: latency=0
>
> > > resources: memory:c2400000-c247ffff
> memory:c1400000-c140ffff(prefetchable)
>
> > >
>
> > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Open a terminal and type lshw. Scroll back to the *-network section
> and
>
> > > > report back what it says. You can copy and paste just that section
> with
>
> > > the
>
> > > > mouse. Highlight and right-click or use the menu.
>
> > > >
>
> > > > These links may help.
>
> > > > https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetAndNetworking
>
> > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > >
>
http://www.sitepoint.com/ubuntu-12-04-lts-precise-pangolin-networking-tips-and-t\
ricks/
>
> > > >
>
> > > > You can always get it working, even without a driver because as a
> last
>
> > > > resort the Windows driver will work.
>
> > > >
>
> > > > Roy
>
> > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
>
> > > > Location: Canada
>
> > > >
>
> > > >
>
> > > > On 22 November 2012 18:20, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
>
> > > >
>
> > > > > **
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > I can't even enable the WiFi using Linux . . . Here is what I try
> to
>
> > > do:
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > - WiFi Icon shows "No network devices available"
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > - System - Administration - Network Tools : Locked at (lo) w/IPv6
> and
>
> > > IPv4
>
> > > > > Address and Netmask visible
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > - accessories - terminal: /Desktop/boot/grub$ loopback.cfg is the
> only
>
> > > > > listed device
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > I cannot install any software. I guess I am trapped in the world of
>
> > > > > Windows and I don't like it. Maybe I can figure something out.
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > Thanks.
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > Jim V in Ohio
>
> > > > >
>
> > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > > Likely you need SSID. I am not sure how your router is set up.
> Linux
>
> > > is
>
> > > > > > case sentive so keep that in mind. If you use WEP then it is not
> as
>
> > > > > secure
>
> > > > > > and may not work as well, but that is setup in the router and you
>
> > > need to
>
> > > > > > use the same kind of security as you have on the router.
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > > Linux tends to take security seriously while Windows does not.
> The
>
> > > trade
>
> > > > > > off is Windows is easier to set up. Once your Linux connection is
>
> > > set up,
>
> > > > > > though it should work as well.
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > > If problems persist then you can try Wicd (pronounced Wicked)
> which
>
> > > is an
>
> > > > > > alternative network manager. Some people have more luck with it.
> You
>
> > > need
>
> > > > > > to install it separately from the Software Center.
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > > Roy
>
> > > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
>
> > > > > > Location: Canada
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > > On 21 November 2012 08:12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
>
> > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > **
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
>
> > > because >
>
> > > > > you
>
> > > > > > > have no connection?
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > I am not really familiar with the Linux Wi-Fi configuration.
> It may
>
> > > > > work
>
> > > > > > > well, but I cannot configure it correctly.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > I think the Atheros card is working - my Windows Wi-Fi works
> very
>
> > > well
>
> > > > > > > using the Atheros chip set. I don't know the different address
>
> > > numbers
>
> > > > > for
>
> > > > > > > Linux, nor how to find those.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > First I click on the signal icon on the upper task bar. That
>
> > > displays
>
> > > > > some
>
> > > > > > > grayed text "No network devices available" and a clickable "VPN
>
> > > > > > > Connections." That takes me to another menu to "Configure
> VPN..."
>
> > > Then
>
> > > > > I am
>
> > > > > > > at a "Networks Connections" menu.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > After I open the Wireless tab, I see my previously attempt
> called
>
> > > > > mylinux.
>
> > > > > > > I open the edit mylinux. Connect Automatically is checked. I
> see my
>
> > > > > SSID,
>
> > > > > > > Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > In the "Wireless Security: tab, I inserted my Wireless Security
>
> > > > > password
>
> > > > > > > and I used "WPA & WPA2 Personal" from my Security drop-down
> list.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > "IPv4 Settings" method is set to "Automatic (DHCP)."
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > "IPv6 Settings" method is set to "Ignore."
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > I just do not know what to use for my initial Wireless tab
>
> > > > > configuration -
>
> > > > > > > SSID, Mode, BSSID, MAC address, and MTU.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > What are these settings? How and where can I find that
> information?
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > Thank you.
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > Jim
>
> > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@>
> wrote:
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > Atheros generally works well. It is in my netbook and I have
> not
>
> > > ahd
>
> > > > > a
>
> > > > > > > > problem ever on any Linux distro.
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > Are you sure that the card is not working or just assuming
>
> > > because
>
> > > > > you
>
> > > > > > > have
>
> > > > > > > > no connection? You need to set up your wifi network before it
>
> > > will
>
> > > > > work.
>
> > > > > > > > You click on the networking icon and manage it by choosing
> Edit
>
> > > from
>
> > > > > the
>
> > > > > > > > drop down (Unity). Click on the wireless tab and Add. Provide
>
> > > your
>
> > > > > SSID,
>
> > > > > > > > tick 'connect automatically' then go the the Wireless
> Security
>
> > > tab
>
> > > > > and
>
> > > > > > > > choose the type and the passphrase. Then it should work.
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > If you have already done this and it is not working then you
> may
>
> > > > > have to
>
> > > > > > > > provide us more information.
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > Roy
>
> > > > > > > > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
>
> > > > > > > > Location: Canada
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > On 19 November 2012 22:43, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
>
> > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > **
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > I loaded Ubuntu 12.04 on a partition along with Windows 7.
> The
>
> > > > > Wi-Fi
>
> > > > > > > works
>
> > > > > > > > > well with Windows. That is why I listed the specs. I don't
>
> > > know for
>
> > > > > > > sure
>
> > > > > > > > > how to configure my Linux network.
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > A couple of years ago, I had stumbled upon a way to make my
>
> > > older
>
> > > > > > > Toshiba
>
> > > > > > > > > laptop work using Linux. That was a process, but it finally
>
> > > worked
>
> > > > > > > well. I
>
> > > > > > > > > ended up removing Windows from the hard drive entirely.
> Later,
>
> > > it
>
> > > > > > > stopped
>
> > > > > > > > > working altogether and I've been using Windows on an Acer
>
> > > laptop
>
> > > > > listed
>
> > > > > > > > > below:
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - Intel B815
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Joan Leach
> <jleach728@>
>
> > > > > wrote:
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > You don't mention which Linux or which way application
> you
>
> > > are
>
> > > > > using
>
> > > > > > > on
>
> > > > > > > > > Linux. Perhaps you could plug in an USB wi-fi adapter that
> is
>
> > > seen
>
> > > > > in
>
> > > > > > > > > Linux, or try various Linux Live CDs/DVDs to see which one
> has
>
> > > the
>
> > > > > best
>
> > > > > > > > > support for the built-in hardware?
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > Joan in Reno
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > --- On Mon, 11/19/12, Jim <jverhovec@> wrote:
>
> > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > From: Jim <jverhovec@>
>
> > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Atheros and Linux
>
> > > > > > > > > > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
>
> > > > > > > > > > Date: Monday, November 19, 2012, 5:32 AM
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> > > > > > > > > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with
>
> > > Atheros
>
> > > > > > > network
>
> > > > > > > > > specifications? Here are the specifications:
>
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>
> > > try to
>
> > > > > run
>
> > > > > > > > > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their
> method
>
> > > to
>
> > > > > do
>
> > > > > > > this,
>
> > > > > > > > > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use
> only
>
> > > one
>
> > > > > OS or
>
> > > > > > > the
>
> > > > > > > > > other?
>
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When I use a direct connection, I am still not connected.

I plug into my laptop from a Wireless router with 4 ports. Then what?

Nothing happens. Any suggestions?

Jim V in Ohio

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> It is worth a try, Joan.
>
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuBackports
>
> Basically a separate driver needs to be compiled unless the vendor ahs been
> kind enough to provide it in the package format of your choice (.deb). That
> is a complicated and often fruitless task because it involves having lots
> of extra libraries installed and having the appropriate version numbers.
> This often leads to conflicts and leading to a dead end. I don't want to
> sound too negative. It is doable, but is not a newbie friendly task.
>
> What I failed to notice with your previous posting is that there is no
> mention of wireless just ethernet. You might try connecting the ethernet
> card with a cable and do an update and upgrade then try the wirless again.
> Sorry I missed that.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> On 25 November 2012 19:59, Joan Leach <jleach728@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Would adding backports into Ubuntu in Synaptic help?
> >
> > Joan in Reno
> >
> > --- On Sun, 11/25/12, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:
> >
> > From: Jim <jverhovec@...>
> > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Atheros and Linux
> > To: LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 4:27 PM

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> When I use a direct connection, I am still not connected.
>
> I plug into my laptop from a Wireless router with 4 ports. Then what?
>
> Nothing happens. Any suggestions?
>
> Jim V in Ohio


When you say, "When I use a direct connection" I assume you mean plug an
Ethernet cable into your laptop. What should happen depends on a few things. One
thing is when you plug your laptop in. It should be plugged in while you are
booting the machine up. That is when Linux attempts to establish an automatic
network connection.

There are of course other ways of doing that but they are all more complicated.
Anyhow that automatic network configuration will only happen if your router uses
DHCP, and your system is configured to use DHCP as well. It should be, but who
knows.

In any event try booting the machine up with the Ethernet cable attached to it
and get back to the group with what that does, or doesn't do for you.

BTW one way to make a DHCP connection without rebooting is to use a command
called pump

$ aptitude show pump

Description: BOOTP and DHCP client for automatic IP configuration
  This is the BOOTP/DHCP client written by RedHat.

  DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and BOOTP (Boot Protocol) are
  protocols which allow individual devices on an IP network to get their own
  network configuration information (IP address, subnetmask, broadcast address,
  etc.) from network servers. The overall purpose of DHCP and BOOTP is to make it
  easier to administer a large network.


It has been a while but I believe the command is pump -d, but you need pump
installed for that to work and pump is not usually installed by default.

A couple other commands that are handy to debug network issues are:

/sbin/ifconfig

and

netstat -nr

also

dmesg | grep -i eth

this is a fun one that may not work

less `locate eth0.leases`

Those are back quotation marks. They have a special meaning to the shell so get
them right. If it does work space bar pages and q quits out.

Any of that may yield clues as to what is going on. Networking is great when it
works, but a pain to get to work sometimes. If you have a static IP that can be
configured as well.

Thanks for the response.

Yes - I plugged an Ethernet directly into the computer from a router. I recycled
the computer more than once. In my terminal, I used /sbin/ifconfig:

jim@jim-laptop:~$ sudo /sbin/ifconfig
[sudo] password for jim:
lo        Link encap:Local Loopback
           inet addr:127.0.0.1  Mask:255.0.0.0
           inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
           UP LOOPBACK RUNNING  MTU:16436  Metric:1
           RX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
           TX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
           collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
           RX bytes:480 (480.0 B)  TX bytes:480 (480.0 B)

jim@jim-laptop:~$ netstat -nr
Kernel IP routing table
Destination     Gateway         Genmask         Flags   MSS Window  irtt Iface

I don't know if this may help.

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> >
> > When I use a direct connection, I am still not connected.
> >
> > I plug into my laptop from a Wireless router with 4 ports. Then what?
> >
> > Nothing happens. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Jim V in Ohio
>
>
> When you say, "When I use a direct connection" I assume you mean plug an
Ethernet cable into your laptop. What should happen depends on a few things. One
thing is when you plug your laptop in. It should be plugged in while you are
booting the machine up. That is when Linux attempts to establish an automatic
network connection.
>
> There are of course other ways of doing that but they are all more
complicated. Anyhow that automatic network configuration will only happen if
your router uses DHCP, and your system is configured to use DHCP as well. It
should be, but who knows.
>
> In any event try booting the machine up with the Ethernet cable attached to it
and get back to the group with what that does, or doesn't do for you.
>
> BTW one way to make a DHCP connection without rebooting is to use a command
called pump
>
> $ aptitude show pump
>
> Description: BOOTP and DHCP client for automatic IP configuration
>  This is the BOOTP/DHCP client written by RedHat.
>
>  DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and BOOTP (Boot Protocol) are
>  protocols which allow individual devices on an IP network to get their own
>  network configuration information (IP address, subnetmask, broadcast address,
>  etc.) from network servers. The overall purpose of DHCP and BOOTP is to make
it
>  easier to administer a large network.
>
>
> It has been a while but I believe the command is pump -d, but you need pump
installed for that to work and pump is not usually installed by default.
>
> A couple other commands that are handy to debug network issues are:
>
> /sbin/ifconfig
>
> and
>
> netstat -nr
>
> also
>
> dmesg | grep -i eth
>
> this is a fun one that may not work
>
> less `locate eth0.leases`
>
> Those are back quotation marks. They have a special meaning to the shell so
get them right. If it does work space bar pages and q quits out.
>
> Any of that may yield clues as to what is going on. Networking is great when
it works, but a pain to get to work sometimes. If you have a static IP that can
be configured as well.
>

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the response.
>
> Yes - I plugged an Ethernet directly into the computer from a router. I
recycled the computer more than once. In my terminal, I used /sbin/ifconfig:
>
> jim@jim-laptop:~$ sudo /sbin/ifconfig
> [sudo] password for jim:
> lo        Link encap:Local Loopback
>           inet addr:127.0.0.1  Mask:255.0.0.0
>           inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
>           UP LOOPBACK RUNNING  MTU:16436  Metric:1
>           RX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
>           TX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
>           collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
>           RX bytes:480 (480.0 B)  TX bytes:480 (480.0 B)
>
> jim@jim-laptop:~$ netstat -nr
> Kernel IP routing table
> Destination     Gateway         Genmask         Flags   MSS Window  irtt Iface
>
> I don't know if this may help.

It shows you do not have an eth0 interface. Without that network interface you
of course have no gateway access point to the Internet either.

Like others have pointed out in the thread you have to get the driver for your
hardware and load it before you can bring your network interface up.

Everything I've read about that Ethernet Controller suggests you should have the
driver now. A couple of years ago you would have had to go out and get it
special but now I think it is included?

I could swear when I ran a live image of Fedora 17 on an Acer laptop here it
just worked. That laptop is out for unrelated hardware repairs now so I cannot
verify it again though. I think the HDD died in it. Being as networking just
worked in it I didn't look too closely at what it had. When I get that system
back I will now though.

Maybe you can get Roy to tell you what the module name is and you can try to
manually load it?

I know how frustrating solving these problems can be but look on the bright
side, by the time you've figured it out you'll have learned so much you'll be an
expert! Knowing about modules and basic networking comes in handy.

BTW one valid troubleshooting technique in Linux is to load up another
distribution where stuff just works, see how and why it works, then use that
information to make a broken distribution work. When hardware works you can see
what the module name being used is etc. UNCLAIMED isn't very helpful. But seeing
stuff working can be very enlightening when it comes to troubleshooting. Oh, so
that is how it is supposed to work. As opposed to why doesn't it work?

Of course doing that can have the side effect of changing distributions. So be
careful :)

Thanks Paul - I took my computer into a local shop for a look-see. He noted some
missing drivers and tried to upload a new driver. When he got busier and we
couldn't easily upload the new driver, I left his shop so he could work with his
paying costumers.

Rob did tell me that he had luck with another distro, too. So I can try that, I
guess. Maybe I can get one to work. I agree, a working system is a whole
different ballgame.

Thanks and I will keep on trying.

Jim in Ohio

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the response.
> >
> > Yes - I plugged an Ethernet directly into the computer from a router. I
recycled the computer more than once. In my terminal, I used /sbin/ifconfig:
> >
> > jim@jim-laptop:~$ sudo /sbin/ifconfig
> > [sudo] password for jim:
> > lo        Link encap:Local Loopback
> >           inet addr:127.0.0.1  Mask:255.0.0.0
> >           inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
> >           UP LOOPBACK RUNNING  MTU:16436  Metric:1
> >           RX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
> >           TX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
> >           collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
> >           RX bytes:480 (480.0 B)  TX bytes:480 (480.0 B)
> >
> > jim@jim-laptop:~$ netstat -nr
> > Kernel IP routing table
> > Destination     Gateway         Genmask         Flags   MSS Window  irtt
Iface
> >
> > I don't know if this may help.
>
> It shows you do not have an eth0 interface. Without that network interface you
of course have no gateway access point to the Internet either.
>
> Like others have pointed out in the thread you have to get the driver for your
hardware and load it before you can bring your network interface up.
>
> Everything I've read about that Ethernet Controller suggests you should have
the driver now. A couple of years ago you would have had to go out and get it
special but now I think it is included?
>
> I could swear when I ran a live image of Fedora 17 on an Acer laptop here it
just worked. That laptop is out for unrelated hardware repairs now so I cannot
verify it again though. I think the HDD died in it. Being as networking just
worked in it I didn't look too closely at what it had. When I get that system
back I will now though.
>
> Maybe you can get Roy to tell you what the module name is and you can try to
manually load it?
>
> I know how frustrating solving these problems can be but look on the bright
side, by the time you've figured it out you'll have learned so much you'll be an
expert! Knowing about modules and basic networking comes in handy.
>
> BTW one valid troubleshooting technique in Linux is to load up another
distribution where stuff just works, see how and why it works, then use that
information to make a broken distribution work. When hardware works you can see
what the module name being used is etc. UNCLAIMED isn't very helpful. But seeing
stuff working can be very enlightening when it comes to troubleshooting. Oh, so
that is how it is supposed to work. As opposed to why doesn't it work?
>
> Of course doing that can have the side effect of changing distributions. So be
careful :)
>

Read this post, is mine, I can translate it for you, but Google translator does
a decent job, I'm a little short of time, but I will gladly translate it for you
if you want:

http://experimentolinux.blogspot.mx/2007/09/ubuntu-704-i386.html

Where it says:
sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
build-essent
it is an error, it has to say:
sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
build-essentials

I will recommend to use Copy and Paste to avoid errors.

I hope it works for you.


--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with Atheros network
specifications? Here are the specifications:
>
> - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> - Intel B815
> - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
>
> I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to run both
Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method to do this, I cannot
connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only one OS or the other?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jim
>

Sorry I haven't contributed yet.  I've been very busy.  I have a little kid that
demands a lot of attention.
Here it is.  I have the same problem with Atheros card, using Linux.  I wrote
how to make it work (in spanish).  But the instructions are the same.
It has the references too.  But I had to do a mix of everything to make it work.

http://experimentolinux.blogspot.mx/2007/09/ubuntu-704-i386.html

I hope it works for you.  I made it to work in Ubuntu, in Sabayon and in
OpenSuSe.

If you have problems to understand, I will gladly translate it.

Cheers.

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the response.
> >
> > Yes - I plugged an Ethernet directly into the computer from a router. I
recycled the computer more than once. In my terminal, I used /sbin/ifconfig:
> >
> > jim@jim-laptop:~$ sudo /sbin/ifconfig
> > [sudo] password for jim:
> > lo        Link encap:Local Loopback
> >           inet addr:127.0.0.1  Mask:255.0.0.0
> >           inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
> >           UP LOOPBACK RUNNING  MTU:16436  Metric:1
> >           RX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
> >           TX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
> >           collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
> >           RX bytes:480 (480.0 B)  TX bytes:480 (480.0 B)
> >
> > jim@jim-laptop:~$ netstat -nr
> > Kernel IP routing table
> > Destination     Gateway         Genmask         Flags   MSS Window  irtt
Iface
> >
> > I don't know if this may help.
>
> It shows you do not have an eth0 interface. Without that network interface you
of course have no gateway access point to the Internet either.
>
> Like others have pointed out in the thread you have to get the driver for your
hardware and load it before you can bring your network interface up.
>
> Everything I've read about that Ethernet Controller suggests you should have
the driver now. A couple of years ago you would have had to go out and get it
special but now I think it is included?
>
> I could swear when I ran a live image of Fedora 17 on an Acer laptop here it
just worked. That laptop is out for unrelated hardware repairs now so I cannot
verify it again though. I think the HDD died in it. Being as networking just
worked in it I didn't look too closely at what it had. When I get that system
back I will now though.
>
> Maybe you can get Roy to tell you what the module name is and you can try to
manually load it?
>
> I know how frustrating solving these problems can be but look on the bright
side, by the time you've figured it out you'll have learned so much you'll be an
expert! Knowing about modules and basic networking comes in handy.
>
> BTW one valid troubleshooting technique in Linux is to load up another
distribution where stuff just works, see how and why it works, then use that
information to make a broken distribution work. When hardware works you can see
what the module name being used is etc. UNCLAIMED isn't very helpful. But seeing
stuff working can be very enlightening when it comes to troubleshooting. Oh, so
that is how it is supposed to work. As opposed to why doesn't it work?
>
> Of course doing that can have the side effect of changing distributions. So be
careful :)
>

My bad. Is not "essentials" is "essential"

sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
build-essential

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Arturo" <dr_ovalle@...> wrote:
>
> Read this post, is mine, I can translate it for you, but Google translator
does a decent job, I'm a little short of time, but I will gladly translate it
for you if you want:
>
> http://experimentolinux.blogspot.mx/2007/09/ubuntu-704-i386.html
>
> Where it says:
> sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
build-essent
> it is an error, it has to say:
> sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
build-essentials
>
> I will recommend to use Copy and Paste to avoid errors.
>
> I hope it works for you.
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with Atheros network
specifications? Here are the specifications:
> >
> > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > - Intel B815
> > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> >
> > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to run both
Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method to do this, I cannot
connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only one OS or the other?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Jim
> >
>

This sounds like a lot of work to get a driver. How can you get
build-essential or a driver without either a working wired or wireless
connection? I have never heard of this situation with Ubuntu (only Debian
with its stripped kernel).

I think that something else is wrong because wired works OTB in Ubuntu in
just about every case and Atheros is fairly common and should be supported
in the kernel. If it was me then I would try the live disk again. Try a web
browser in both wired and wireless networking. If the connection works then
it should work when installed and something went amiss in the installation.
Then I would do a fresh install. I would also consider using the newer
Ubuntu 12.10 or Mint 14 unless you need LTS.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 29 November 2012 11:02, Arturo <dr_ovalle@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> My bad. Is not "essentials" is "essential"
>
> sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
> build-essential
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Arturo" <dr_ovalle@...> wrote:
> >
> > Read this post, is mine, I can translate it for you, but Google
> translator does a decent job, I'm a little short of time, but I will gladly
> translate it for you if you want:
> >
> > http://experimentolinux.blogspot.mx/2007/09/ubuntu-704-i386.html
> >
> > Where it says:
> > sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
> build-essent
> > it is an error, it has to say:
> > sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
> build-essentials
> >
> > I will recommend to use Copy and Paste to avoid errors.
> >
> > I hope it works for you.
> >
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with Atheros
> network specifications? Here are the specifications:
> > >
> > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > - Intel B815
> > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > >
> > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to run
> both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method to do this,
> I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only one OS or the
> other?
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> >
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> This sounds like a lot of work to get a driver. How can you get
> build-essential or a driver without either a working wired or wireless
> connection? I have never heard of this situation with Ubuntu (only Debian
> with its stripped kernel).
>
> I think that something else is wrong because wired works OTB in Ubuntu in
> just about every case and Atheros is fairly common and should be supported
> in the kernel. If it was me then I would try the live disk again. Try a web
> browser in both wired and wireless networking. If the connection works then
> it should work when installed and something went amiss in the installation.
> Then I would do a fresh install. I would also consider using the newer
> Ubuntu 12.10 or Mint 14 unless you need LTS.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada

If it were me I'd bale on that install too. Some struggles aren't worth the
effort.

It was a lot of work, more than a year trying, but there were 3 threads, in
ubuntuforums, that resume everything (the links in the blog mentioned
previously).  This worked for more than a year, until finally Ubuntu worked OTB
for this driver.

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> This sounds like a lot of work to get a driver. How can you get
> build-essential or a driver without either a working wired or wireless
> connection? I have never heard of this situation with Ubuntu (only Debian
> with its stripped kernel).
>
> I think that something else is wrong because wired works OTB in Ubuntu in
> just about every case and Atheros is fairly common and should be supported
> in the kernel. If it was me then I would try the live disk again. Try a web
> browser in both wired and wireless networking. If the connection works then
> it should work when installed and something went amiss in the installation.
> Then I would do a fresh install. I would also consider using the newer
> Ubuntu 12.10 or Mint 14 unless you need LTS.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> On 29 November 2012 11:02, Arturo <dr_ovalle@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > My bad. Is not "essentials" is "essential"
> >
> > sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
> > build-essential
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Arturo" <dr_ovalle@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Read this post, is mine, I can translate it for you, but Google
> > translator does a decent job, I'm a little short of time, but I will gladly
> > translate it for you if you want:
> > >
> > > http://experimentolinux.blogspot.mx/2007/09/ubuntu-704-i386.html
> > >
> > > Where it says:
> > > sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
> > build-essent
> > > it is an error, it has to say:
> > > sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
> > build-essentials
> > >
> > > I will recommend to use Copy and Paste to avoid errors.
> > >
> > > I hope it works for you.
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have information about an Acer computer with Atheros
> > network specifications? Here are the specifications:
> > > >
> > > > - I am using a Acer Aspire 5349-2899 laptop
> > > > - Intel B815
> > > > - Acer Nplify 802.11 b/g/n
> > > > - Ethernet controller AR5B125
> > > > - Atheros driver v1.0.0.43
> > > > - IPv4 Address 192.168.2.3
> > > > - Default Gateway / DHCP server 192.168.2.1
> > > > - IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
> > > >
> > > > I use this chipset on my Windows 7 based computer. When I try to run
> > both Windows and Linux on the same computer using their method to do this,
> > I cannot connect using Linux. Why not? Do I need to use only one OS or the
> > other?
> > > >
> > > > Thank you,
> > > >
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Starting to run out of hd space on my linux 13 partition.  I could get
some from the Windows partition but I can't find a way to do that even
if I were to delete the Windows partition.  Anybody got some ideas
besides starting from scratch?
Jim


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

You could add an USB external hard drive for personal storage. You could copy
the current hard drive to another via Linux Live CD, then make the partitions
bigger, too.

Joan in Reno

--- On Sat, 12/1/12, James Jolin <james.jolin@...> wrote:

From: James Jolin <james.jolin@...>
Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] More hd space needed
To: "Linux Newbies" <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 5:30 PM
















 









       Starting to run out of hd space on my linux 13 partition.  I could get

some from the Windows partition but I can't find a way to do that even

if I were to delete the Windows partition.  Anybody got some ideas

besides starting from scratch?

Jim



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



























[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

If you have everything on one Linux partition then you can delete your tmp
folder in /. You will need a root file manager session to do that. That can
fill up GBs. You can also use some utilities to clean caches and delete
wasted file space. You can also get rid of debs and change the settings so
that it does not store downloaded debs.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 1 December 2012 20:52, Joan Leach <jleach728@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> You could add an USB external hard drive for personal storage. You could
> copy the current hard drive to another via Linux Live CD, then make the
> partitions bigger, too.
>
> Joan in Reno
>
> --- On Sat, 12/1/12, James Jolin <james.jolin@...> wrote:
>
> From: James Jolin <james.jolin@...>
> Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] More hd space needed
> To: "Linux Newbies" <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 5:30 PM
>
>
>
>
> Starting to run out of hd space on my linux 13 partition. I could get
>
> some from the Windows partition but I can't find a way to do that even
>
> if I were to delete the Windows partition. Anybody got some ideas
>
> besides starting from scratch?
>
> Jim
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 7:54 AM, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:

> If you have everything on one Linux partition then you can delete your tmp
> folder in /. You will need a root file manager session to do that. That can
> fill up GBs. You can also use some utilities to clean caches and delete
> wasted file space. You can also get rid of debs and change the settings so
> that it does not store downloaded debs.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> Joan,
> Nice ideas, but the Dell Inspiron is 10 years old and the usb ports are
> usb1.  And I do have a Maxtor external backup for the main desktop which
> has a firewire input.  The idea about the linux live is something I'm not
> aware of.  Maybe you could fill me in or how to google for it.
> Roy, I did not find much in my tmp directory.  Will keep looking.
> Thanks to you both.
> Jim
>
> On 1 December 2012 20:52, Joan Leach <jleach728@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > You could add an USB external hard drive for personal storage. You could
> > copy the current hard drive to another via Linux Live CD, then make the
> > partitions bigger, too.
> >
> > Joan in Reno
> >
> > --- On Sat, 12/1/12, James Jolin <james.jolin@...> wrote:
> >
> > From: James Jolin <james.jolin@...>
> > Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] More hd space needed
> > To: "Linux Newbies" <LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 5:30 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Starting to run out of hd space on my linux 13 partition. I could get
> >
> > some from the Windows partition but I can't find a way to do that even
> >
> > if I were to delete the Windows partition. Anybody got some ideas
> >
> > besides starting from scratch?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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Thanks Roy and Paul, My mistake was just that - my mistake.

I had loaded 12.04 on disk and then onto my computer, but it did not work.
Everyone said it should connect easily. I didn't understand why I could not get
it to work. Then I discovered my mistake. I installed 10.04 instead of 12.04. So
I feel very bad for causing such consternation. Thanks for helping.

My next message should be from a Linux Ubuntu 12.04/.10 connection.

Jim in Ohio

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@> wrote:
> >
> > This sounds like a lot of work to get a driver. How can you get
> > build-essential or a driver without either a working wired or wireless
> > connection? I have never heard of this situation with Ubuntu (only Debian
> > with its stripped kernel).
> >
> > I think that something else is wrong because wired works OTB in Ubuntu in
> > just about every case and Atheros is fairly common and should be supported
> > in the kernel. If it was me then I would try the live disk again. Try a web
> > browser in both wired and wireless networking. If the connection works then
> > it should work when installed and something went amiss in the installation.
> > Then I would do a fresh install. I would also consider using the newer
> > Ubuntu 12.10 or Mint 14 unless you need LTS.
> >
> > Roy
> > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > Location: Canada
>
> If it were me I'd bale on that install too. Some struggles aren't worth the
effort.
>

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Roy and Paul, My mistake was just that - my mistake.
>
> I had loaded 12.04 on disk and then onto my computer, but it did not work.
Everyone said it should connect easily. I didn't understand why I could not get
it to work. Then I discovered my mistake. I installed 10.04 instead of 12.04. So
I feel very bad for causing such consternation. Thanks for helping.
>
> My next message should be from a Linux Ubuntu 12.04/.10 connection.

I learn the most when things go wrong. You may too.

Great news. Let us know when it is working to your satisfaction. And do not
hesitate to ask for help or give it as you feel that you have something to
share. Experience is the best teacher.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 2 December 2012 23:03, Paul <pfrederick1@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@...> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Roy and Paul, My mistake was just that - my mistake.
> >
> > I had loaded 12.04 on disk and then onto my computer, but it did not
> work. Everyone said it should connect easily. I didn't understand why I
> could not get it to work. Then I discovered my mistake. I installed 10.04
> instead of 12.04. So I feel very bad for causing such consternation. Thanks
> for helping.
> >
> > My next message should be from a Linux Ubuntu 12.04/.10 connection.
>
> I learn the most when things go wrong. You may too.
>
>
>


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On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
> If you have everything on one Linux partition then you can delete your tmp
> folder in /. You will need a root file manager session to do that. That can
> fill up GBs. You can also use some utilities to clean caches and delete
> wasted file space. You can also get rid of debs and change the settings so
> that it does not store downloaded debs.

Do you mean delete the contents of /tmp, or delete /tmp?  Things tend
to stop working correctly when /tmp no longer exists...

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, J <dreadpiratejeff@...> wrote:
>
> Do you mean delete the contents of /tmp, or delete /tmp?  Things tend
> to stop working correctly when /tmp no longer exists...
>

That would only be temporary. I hear /tmp gets erased every time you reboot. I
don't know though, I don't reboot all that often, and when I do I never think to
check.

pfred1@buck:/tmp$ du -h
du: cannot access `./ksocket-global/kdm': Permission denied
4.0K    ./ksocket-global
4.0K    ./.ICE-unix
4.0K    ./.X11-unix
4.0K    ./ksocket-pfred1/artsd-samples
40K     ./ksocket-pfred1
4.0K    ./ssh-nAAQaG2428
4.0K    ./orbit-pfred1
4.0K    ./acroread_1000_1000
36K     ./hsperfdata_pfred1
92M     ./kde-pfred1
4.0K    ./pulse-Ysv0z0nMpkBC
4.0K    ./plugtmp
4.0K    ./plugtmp-1
92M     .
pfred1@buck:/tmp$

Doesn't look too important to me. Not going to get a whole lot of disk space out
of removing it all either. /var on the other hand can grow fairly large, and
just deleting it isn't smart.

Thanks Roy, A lot had changed with Ubuntu since I last used it. I will wallow
around and try to learn the new processes.

I am sending this message from my Linux Ubuntu OS. I think it is still a lot
better than Windows. Now it seems that Linux is able to use many of the same
files as Windows. That was my hold-up. Trying to run Windows apps on a Linux OS.
Many would work fine, but my banking software needed NFTS and Linux didn't have
a good system to use for finances back then.

If I have problems, I will contact this group again. Thank you.

Jim in Ohio

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
>
> Great news. Let us know when it is working to your satisfaction. And do not
> hesitate to ask for help or give it as you feel that you have something to
> share. Experience is the best teacher.
>
> Roy
> Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
>
> On 2 December 2012 23:03, Paul <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks Roy and Paul, My mistake was just that - my mistake.
> > >
> > > I had loaded 12.04 on disk and then onto my computer, but it did not
> > work. Everyone said it should connect easily. I didn't understand why I
> > could not get it to work. Then I discovered my mistake. I installed 10.04
> > instead of 12.04. So I feel very bad for causing such consternation. Thanks
> > for helping.
> > >
> > > My next message should be from a Linux Ubuntu 12.04/.10 connection.
> >
> > I learn the most when things go wrong. You may too.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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>

Ubuntu has changed. A lot!

It is now integrates Compiz as the window manager when before it was
an alternative window manager. Now it uses Unity as its desktop environment
and the old one GNOME 2 is no longer being developed. Behind the scenes it
uses GNOME 3 and most of its applications, but those too have changed
because they are written in GTK3 and GNOME is on a quest (like Ubuntu) to
transform the desktop.

Menus are almost passe in many desktops, including Windows 8. You car add a
menu to Unity and change many of its features, such as move the window
controls to the right or remove the global menu and overlay scroll bars. Or
you can try to get familiar with it and use it as it is.

This is a good place to start:
http://files.ubuntu-manual.org/manuals/getting-started-with-ubuntu/12.10/en_US/s\
creen/Getting%20Started%20with%20Ubuntu%2012.10.pdf

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Quantal

Customizing::
http://blog.sudobits.com/2012/10/10/10-things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-12-1\
0/

http://maketecheasier.com/10-things-to-do-after-installing-ubuntu-12-10/2012/10/\
12

http://www.julianfernandes.com/after-install-ubuntu-12-10.html

http://debianhelp.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/to-do-list-after-installing-ubuntu-12\
-10-aka-quantal-quetzal/

http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-get-classic-start-menu-wit\
h-unity-launcher-ubuntu/

http://askubuntu.com/questions/174292/how-can-i-move-all-the-window-controls-to-\
the-right

http://www.webupd8.org/2012/03/unsettings-tool-to-disable-global-menu.html

I would not install Oracle Java unless you really need it. I have had
problems with getting it installed and Java works just fine with Iced Tea
that comes with Ubuntu. Use discretion and ask if you are worried. Go to
http://askubuntu.com/ and search there if you need good information.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 3 December 2012 15:28, Jim <jverhovec@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Thanks Roy, A lot had changed with Ubuntu since I last used it. I will
> wallow around and try to learn the new processes.
>
> I am sending this message from my Linux Ubuntu OS. I think it is still a
> lot better than Windows. Now it seems that Linux is able to use many of the
> same files as Windows. That was my hold-up. Trying to run Windows apps on a
> Linux OS. Many would work fine, but my banking software needed NFTS and
> Linux didn't have a good system to use for finances back then.
>
> If I have problems, I will contact this group again. Thank you.
>
> Jim in Ohio
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote:
> >
> > Great news. Let us know when it is working to your satisfaction. And do
> not
> > hesitate to ask for help or give it as you feel that you have something
> to
> > share. Experience is the best teacher.
> >
> > Roy
> > Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
> > Location: Canada
> >
> >
> > On 2 December 2012 23:03, Paul <pfrederick1@...> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jverhovec@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Roy and Paul, My mistake was just that - my mistake.
> > > >
> > > > I had loaded 12.04 on disk and then onto my computer, but it did not
> > > work. Everyone said it should connect easily. I didn't understand why I
> > > could not get it to work. Then I discovered my mistake. I installed
> 10.04
> > > instead of 12.04. So I feel very bad for causing such consternation.
> Thanks
> > > for helping.
> > > >
> > > > My next message should be from a Linux Ubuntu 12.04/.10 connection.
> > >
> > > I learn the most when things go wrong. You may too.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>


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Just the contents. I have had /tmp fill up quite a bit, but I seldom
re-boot.

Roy
Using Kubuntu 12.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada


On 3 December 2012 15:27, Paul <pfrederick1@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
>
>
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, J <dreadpiratejeff@...> wrote:
> >
> > Do you mean delete the contents of /tmp, or delete /tmp? Things tend
> > to stop working correctly when /tmp no longer exists...
> >
>
> That would only be temporary. I hear /tmp gets erased every time you
> reboot. I don't know though, I don't reboot all that often, and when I do I
> never think to check.
>
> pfred1@buck:/tmp$ du -h
> du: cannot access `./ksocket-global/kdm': Permission denied
> 4.0K ./ksocket-global
> 4.0K ./.ICE-unix
> 4.0K ./.X11-unix
> 4.0K ./ksocket-pfred1/artsd-samples
> 40K ./ksocket-pfred1
> 4.0K ./ssh-nAAQaG2428
> 4.0K ./orbit-pfred1
> 4.0K ./acroread_1000_1000
> 36K ./hsperfdata_pfred1
> 92M ./kde-pfred1
> 4.0K ./pulse-Ysv0z0nMpkBC
> 4.0K ./plugtmp
> 4.0K ./plugtmp-1
> 92M .
> pfred1@buck:/tmp$
>
> Doesn't look too important to me. Not going to get a whole lot of disk
> space out of removing it all either. /var on the other hand can grow fairly
> large, and just deleting it isn't smart.
>
>
>


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On 12/01/2012 07:30 PM, James Jolin wrote:
> Starting to run out of hd space on my linux 13 partition.  I could get
> some from the Windows partition but I can't find a way to do that even
> if I were to delete the Windows partition.  Anybody got some ideas
> besides starting from scratch?

http://gparted.sourceforge.net/

I've used it for Linux and Windows partitions with no issues.  Highly
recommended.  Sorry I'm 12 days late with the advice.

Chad Martin