[ubuntu-uk] 64-bit Kubuntu and Speedtouch modem

[Wulfy]

Matt Darcy wrote:
> No one is laughing
>
> here is your problem though
>
> sudo cp speedtch.ko /lib/modules/2.6.22-14-generic/kernel/drivers/usb/atm/
> sudo chown root:root 
> /lib/modules/2.6.22-14-generic/kernel/drivers/usb/atm/speedtch.ko
> sudo chmod 644 
> /lib/modules/2.6.22-14-generic/kernel/drivers/usb/atm/speedtch.ko
>
> sudo cp speedtch /lib/firmware
> sudo cp speedtch-1.bin /lib/firmware
> sudo cp speedtch-2.bin /lib/firmware
> sudo chown root:root /lib/firmware/speedtch
> sudo chown root:root /lib/firmware/speedtch-1.bin
> sudo chown root:root /lib/firmware/speedtch-2.bin
> sudo chmod 640 /lib/firmware/speedtch
> sudo chmod 640 /lib/firmware/speedtch-1.bin
>
>
> 1.) that kernel module your copying is built against an older kernel/headers etc
> 2.) that kernel module your copying is build against a 32bit kernel
>
> I don't know the situation with the firmware, but I suspect you'll need kernel specific versions for solid compatability.
>
> >From what I'm seeing above, this is a module / firmware from outside the kernel (3rd party)
>
> As such, I'd recommend you set this up from scratch on your new machine.
>
>
> Matt
>
> sudo chmod 640 /lib/firmware/speedtch-2.bin
>
>
>
>   
As far as I can see, I've got the only drivers available for the 
speedtouch.  They've worked since at least Feisty (not sure if I got 
broadband while I was on Edgy, though I doubt it).

I found this on the Ubuntu forum: 
<http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=797804>

However, this is for GNOME...  :@(

<sigh>  I'm wondering if it might be better to get something that runs 
through my ethernet card rather than this.

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