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Old 05-09-2007, 08:16 PM   #1
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Wireless on Macbook


Hello, Everyone.


First of all, I must admit I don't know anything about Linux. But since I hear about it alot. I want to give it a try. I decided to buy a Macbook, and reasons are I can install Windows on the same machine. I get used to windows and when it comes to command line, I am the dummest. Any way, I installed Ubuntu 7.04 I think on my Macbook. The question is how can I find or configure wireless to work?. It appears that Ubuntu doesn't recognize the built-in wireless on my Macbook. I would really appreciate if someone can post step by step instructions. Basically, what I am saying I don't know how to install software on linux period.


Thanks alot for everything,
 
Old 05-10-2007, 05:28 PM   #2
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I suggest checking out:
http://wiki.debian.org/MacBook

If you have already looked at that, please provide a bit more detail about where you are stuck.
 
Old 05-12-2007, 06:48 PM   #3
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Thanks for the link. I will try and let see if I could follow.
 
Old 05-13-2007, 07:55 PM   #4
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Thanks for the link. I will try and let see if I could follow.
A bit from http://bin-false.org/?p=17
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Wireless:
modprobe new_wlan_scan_sta
Run synaptic
search for network manager
install network manager daemon and network manager gnome
Feel free to continue here if you have any other questions.
 
Old 05-29-2007, 12:12 AM   #5
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Ok, I am back. I sold that MacBook already, but I got the newer one with cheaper price. This time, my MacBook has wireless 802.11N and Ubuntu acts the same way it did with my past MacBook. It refuses to recognize the Wireless card. It did not install any drivers period. I am not sure with else is not working. Isight I doubt it. But I don't know what software on Linux to turn on the webcam or use the mic. I just want to share this feeling. If there is any nice person with free time and willing to help me learn how to use this things, I would really appreciated.


thanks so much.
 
  


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