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Old 08-27-2009, 06:18 PM   #1
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broadcom driver problem..


the device manager has the broadcom driver in there.. but it won't activate.. i tried in terminal.. 'sudo apt-get install b43 fwcutter'i've downloaded firmware because i read somewhere you need it.. so i downloadeded.. and it told me that it already had a version of it.. and i downloaded the wl_apsta but it said it couldnt read it .. soo i dont know what to do now? im T O T A L L Y stuck! >.< any ideas? pppweeezzee :3
 
Old 08-28-2009, 07:26 AM   #2
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Please give us the version of linux you are using and the model of broadcom chipset you have and if you received any errors.
 
Old 08-28-2009, 10:48 AM   #3
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run lspci and post the outcome as well as what distro/kernel you are using.
 
  


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