I had a similar problem when I tried to install Debian from the network. I don't think Debian ships with the network drivers that are required for the Timeline series (non-free drivers, or something), which sadly makes the network install moot. I'm not totally sure, though. Debian has a wiki page here: http://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Acer/Aspire_Timeline_4810T. >From what I see, you need an internet connection to solve the problem. You could load the drivers onto a flash drive from another computer and then install them in debian, possibly. You would probably need a full system for that, though.
On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Marc Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey guys! > > I want to install Debian on my Acer 3810T, and I'm having problems. It > looks like network hardware (both, ethernet and wireless) doesn't work with > stable versions. The hardware is compatible with unstable installer, so I > created a bootable netboot installer in a usb stick (my laptop does not have > a cd/dvd device), and I tried to install with it. While the installer does > recognize the hardware, I can't get the network working. The installer warns > that my network doesn't support dhcp (which is false), and it doesn't work > if I set up the network manually. Same happens for both adapters. > > I have Ubuntu currently installed, and the network works (more or less) > well. > > Does anyone experienced the same problem, or does anyone know a better way > to install Debian on this laptop? > > Thank you so much, > Marc > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: > https://launchpad.net/~acertimeline<https://launchpad.net/%7Eacertimeline> > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : > https://launchpad.net/~acertimeline<https://launchpad.net/%7Eacertimeline> > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > >
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