[ubuntu-uk] Another example of how the manufacturers conspire to ensure that if you don't use Windows you're screwed

[Rowan Berkeley]

On 04/02/13 15:22, Colin Law wrote:
>
> I suggested (I think) some time back in a different thread that you
> try booting from the live CD/USB and confirm that the wireless is not
> found in that case, but I don't think you replied.  See what
> sudo lshw -C network
> says about the wireless network when live-booted.  That will confirm
> that the card is really not supported.
>
> Colin
>

Yes, I remember, but now it has Ubuntu installed, it simply won't boot 
from the USB stick, no matter how much I juggle the boot order around. 
Don't ask me why, it just won't.