[wellylug] installing vodem on ubuntu/old sony laptop

thefrasers thefrasers at clear.net.nz
Thu Jun 25 16:03:42 NZST 2009


PCLOS 2009.1


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> hi all,
> 
> i recently installed ubuntu 9.04 on a rather old sony vaio
> pcg series (p3 500mhz, 192mb ram). it seems to be ok but i
> can't get it to automagically install the vodem when i
> plug it in. i downloaded an e220 linux driver .deb file
> from the net, loaded it onto the laptop and tried to
> install it. the 'apply' button is dimmed out and, being a
> complete noob, i have no idea what to do next. googling
> around suggests dependencies might be an issue but i don't
> know how to test this.
> 
> so ... yeeeah. i'm kinda stuck. what's my next move? no
> probs bringing it to the next wellylug meeting if that's
> easiest, in fact i might even come along anyway.
> 
> cheers,
> Dean
> 
> 
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