Hi John and Kirk,
I found a software package called a 'wrapper' in
Ubuntuland that enabled me to use my Win-XP driver with Ubuntu.
Exactly how I found it is lost in the mists of time (more than a week ago),
but the word 'wrapper' might help you get what you need.
Regards
JohnDH
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From: "Kirk Wallace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Ubuntu related question
> On Wed, 2008-10-15 at 12:01 -0400, John Domville wrote:
>> I am In the process of setting up my CNC mill with EMC2 software it has
>> become apparent that I need internet access for updates and what not.
>> The computer (a Dell) dual boots Windows XP and Ubuntu 8.xxx. Under
>> windows I have been able to configure the Linksys wireless adapter to
>> work.
>> But I am at a loss on how to install the drivers under Ubuntu.
>> Keep you directions simple as I am new to Linux/Ubuntu.
>>
>> Thanks
>> John Domville
>> Elmira NY
>
> If you bring up System/Administration/Network do you see any wireless
> connection entries in the connections tab? You will need to unlock and
> enter your connection settings (usually the lower of two wireless
> connections in the list). It took me some trial and error to get mine to
> work. If you don't see any wireless connections in the list, it can be a
> real problem to get your adapter to work. In fact, now that I am
> thinking about it, for my EMC PC's I use a wireless client to Ethernet
> adapter. This could save you allot of frustration.
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127053
>
> Kirk
>
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