Hi Sathish, Try here:
http://www.linlap.com/wiki/Dell+Inspiron+8600 They suggest using the madwifi module - a link is provided. If you're not used to Linux, it may seem rather complex. I'd suggest closely following what they suggest and see how you go. Regards, Patrick Sathish wrote: > Hi, > > I downloaded and installed on a dell inspiron 8600 the latest gOS > version available, everything is nice except the wifi connection. It > sees the hardware, but wont list any ssid or even accept manual > configuration. I have tried with netgear, belkin and syntax usb 400. > no luck. > > Can someone throw some light on this please? > > On Mar 24, 11:03 am, npannequin <[email protected]> wrote: >> Got it working usinghttp://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=902860. >> works great and worked the first time >> >> On Mar 23, 6:40 pm, wirechief <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Well it might help too in reporting your problem to include the kernel >>> that you are currently >>> using. uname -a will provide you the details. >>> also you can check out this bug report on a atheros >>> chiphttps://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/224498 >>> On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM, Roy <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Since gOs is based on Ubuntu, you could look at their help section at: >>>> https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/internet/C/troubleshooting.html >>>> The trouble with using a distro like gOs is that it has fewer experienced >>>> users since it is aimed at newbies and netbook users. >>>> Roy >>>> Linux: Fast, friendly, flexible and ... free! >>>> Support open Source >>>> <,*)}}+< >>>> Only dead fish go with the flow. >>>> 2009/3/22 npannequin <[email protected]> >>>>> I installed gOS a couple of days ago and I love it. So far its the >>>>> best Linux ive tried. I cant get my wireless card to work though Ive >>>>> tried everything and still no go. Its on an acer 5315 with an atheros >>>>> card in it. any ideas? >>> -- >>> Reach out and share life, care for others,- Hide quoted text - >> - Show quoted text - > > > -- Registered GNU/Linux User 368634 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "gOS Linux" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/goslinux?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
