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Full transcript of my attempt to solve problem at answer #94030
Dell 1520
Linux strider 2.6.31-16-generic #53-Ubuntu SMP Tue Dec 8 04:02:15 UTC 2009
x86_64 GNU/Linux
lshw -c network
- *-network DISABLED
-description: Wireless interface
-
Ah, nuts...It couldn't be that easy!
The DELL inspiron 1520 I am using has an external wi-fi catcher switch with
three positions.
0=Off, I=On, =scan for wireless networks.
I assumed the neutral poisiton was 'On', but the wifi actually works in Ubuntu
set to 'Off'.
to check for this status on
I think this bug has a workaround in Bug 441161 but I am too much of a
newby to understand the instructions. which part is terminal code and
which just information? How do I check that solution applies? I seem to
have module b44 but my wireless was only disabled after update.
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wireless
Steps taken tonight to reproduce problem.
1. Instal Ubuntu 9.10
2. Check wireless is working
3. System/Administration/Update manager click 'Instal Updates' (There are 166
of them)
4. Restart Required - wireless disabled on restart.
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wireless disabled in 9.10 upgrade
** Package changed: gnome-nettool (Ubuntu) = ubuntu
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wireless disabled in 9.10 upgrade
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/498412
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