Help with my first time in linux

[Roshan Mansinghani]

Ted,

Please respond with the manufacturer and model of the wireless card you
have.  We can then try and help you to configure and get it running.

On 8/19/06, ac <"aec$news"@candt.waitrose.com> wrote:
>
> Ted Lundy wrote:
> > Ok guys and gals,
> >     This is my first time in the linux pool. so far it installed into my
> > machine fine, but i am having trouble setting up my internet connection.
> > My home is on a wireless Lan, my other two machines are windows
> > machines. I see a lot of talk on the forums, but it all looks like
> > ancient egyptian algebra. Help. I have zero knowledge of Linux beyond
> > the penguin. If this is the wrong approach, sorry. but i am lost.
> > Anybody looking to be a linux mentor to a newb?
> >
> > IKKYU142
>
> Welcome!
>
> It sounds as if you have a wireless router feeding the PCs (?)
> Wireless can be used well in linux, however for some types of wireless
> cards (in your PC) it is possible that the particular driver may need
> some attention. Initially - a question - does the router have an
> ethernet socket (RJ45 socket/s)? If so, an easy approach initially
> might be to use an ethernet cable (UTP patch, not crossed) during the
> time you are sorting out the wireless.
>
> I do not know much about connecting with wireless, I trust that advice
> from others here may be helpful.
> --
> ac
>
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