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Old 10-29-2007, 02:02 PM   #1
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Hey, I just installed Linux onto my laptop [yes, I'm a N0000000b.] I've had enough with Windows and it's B.S.

I'm currently using an Aircard for my internet and there is no Linux install for it. I've read about having to change the source, but right now since I'm so inexperienced with it, it's gibberish for me. Does anyone have advice in layman's terms?

The Aircard is Cingular/AT&T Sierra Wireless 875 for the PC slot. I have Fedora 7.


Thanks


I'm sorry I forgot some info, but you guys don't need to get an attitude.
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Old 10-29-2007, 02:14 PM   #2
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You could try informing people which version of Linux you installed. Also provide some information about this "Aircard", like make and model numbers.
 
Old 10-29-2007, 02:18 PM   #3
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Dude, let me know in detail..
1. Which Linux Distribution have you installed ???
2. And 'AirCard' : Its Brand, whether support USB or PCMCIA
 
Old 10-29-2007, 02:23 PM   #4
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You could try informing people which version of Linux you installed. Also provide some information about this "Aircard", like make and model numbers.
Sorry about that, I edited it
 
Old 10-29-2007, 02:24 PM   #5
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Dude, let me know in detail..
1. Which Linux Distribution have you installed ???
2. And 'AirCard' : Its Brand, whether support USB or PCMCIA

Sorry, I edited the post.
 
Old 10-29-2007, 02:25 PM   #6
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Dude, let me know in detail..
1. Which Linux Distribution have you installed ???
2. And 'AirCard' : Its Brand, whether support USB or PCMCIA

Oh, I have Fedora 7
 
Old 10-29-2007, 02:26 PM   #7
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And which of the 300+ distributions of Linux are you using???
 
Old 10-29-2007, 02:29 PM   #8
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How-to use a Sierra Wireless 875 card on Ubuntu Gutsy

using the Sierra wireless 875 on Linux

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Strangely enough, you will find that Sierra Wireless does in fact provide a driver for the Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 for Linux. However, they will not provide support for it, should you need it.
This card is also listed in the Linuxquestions HCL
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Old 10-29-2007, 02:35 PM   #9
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