how do I get the output of (inxi -F) to forum?

I have loaded LinuxMint17 to my Acer One Netbook and I cannot get internet going.
My netbook has a physical switch for internet connectivity but no dice here with LinuxMint17 nor could I get it to work with Ubuntu 14.03.
The netbook originally had Windows 7.
I am so new to Linux I cannot figure out how to get my output (inxi -F)from the netbook to the MAC Air to show on the forum.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ray

sneakernet (usb flash drive).

also info from here mite also be useful:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...7/#post5194985

Originally Posted by rayratliff I have loaded LinuxMint17 to my Acer One Netbook and I cannot get internet going. My netbook has a physical switch for internet connectivity but no dice here with LinuxMint17 nor could I get it to work with Ubuntu 14.03. The netbook originally had Windows 7. I am so new to Linux I cannot figure out how to get my output (inxi -F)from the netbook to the MAC Air to show on the forum. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ray

Thanks, but how do I copy and paste using LinuxMint17?

if you are in a gui, you would hi-lite the text with the mouse (rite-clik->copy/rite-clik->paste).

most commands you can run like this:

inxi -F > output-of-inxi.txt

to save the output to a text file.

I still do not understand how to use this forum. I never know foer sure who I am talking to.
I do not know how to copy and paste using LinuxMint17....

Originally Posted by schneidz if you are in a gui, you would hi-lite the text with the mouse (rite-clik->copy/rite-clik->paste). most commands you can run like this: inxi -F > output-of-inxi.txt to save the output to a text file.

how does it work right click is execute, do I use c for copy? I need explanations on exact terminology.

what window manager and program are you using.

i am using gnome as a window manager and gnome-terminal as a terminal.

Originally Posted by schneidz if you are in a gui, you would hi-lite the text with the mouse (rite-clik->copy/rite-clik->paste). most commands you can run like this: inxi -F > output-of-inxi.txt to save the output to a text file.

OK I got the text output from inxi from the Acer One onto a thumb drive. How do I put on this forum?

Open the file in your text editor and copy the text. Hit reply on this thread and you'll see a "#" on the menu bar. Hit that and it will insert 2 [code] labels - paste the text between them...

No I did not get the text from the Acer on the thumb drive. Will work at more. I need explicit examples or what to do needs to be explained.

Originally Posted by NGIB Open the file in your text editor and copy the text. Hit reply on this thread and you'll see a "#" on the menu bar. Hit that and it will insert 2 [code] labels - paste the text between them...

How do I open the file into a text editor?

I have no idea how a MAC works but "generally" an OS will choose the correct program by double clicking on the file. A file with a .txt extension is usually opened in a text editor. In Windows/Linux if you right click on a file it will generally pop up a menu that includes "open" or "open with".

I'm not trying to be insulting, but getting wireless working can be a challenge - do you have anyone that can give you a hand nearby?

Originally Posted by NGIB I have no idea how a MAC works but "generally" an OS will choose the correct program by double clicking on the file. A file with a .txt extension is usually opened in a text editor. In Windows/Linux if you right click on a file it will generally pop up a menu that includes "open" or "open with". I'm not trying to be insulting, but getting wireless working can be a challenge - do you have anyone that can give you a hand nearby?

NO, I think Linux folks are like Windows folks. I will not be posting anymore. Thanks for your help anyway....

Your choice, but many times to get wireless working you'll have to add drivers or make a bunch of changes in system config files and it gets pretty complex. Since you were having trouble even opening a .txt file or copying & pasting - I asked you if you had somebody local to give you a hand. Sorry you're offended but it's very tough to spell out each and every minute step of a complex process over an internet forum...

NGIB is right.-

Changes are that you do not have the driver for your chipset installed.
You may also need wireless-tools as well.

And I think you will also need the linux driver for your wifi card.

Once those drivers are installed your internet connection should work.

-::-Finding out what chipset is on your motherboard can be found by running the lspci command-::-


schneidz and NGIB are experienced with Linux. I know, they have assisted me and helped me to fix my system with success.

Try not to throw the towel in so soon w/o giving others a chance to help you.

-::-Reading the Linux Mint Documentation would help and give you wisdom and insight to how things work and function.-::-