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Rob Beard writes: > On 07/01/2009 16:03, jon.davey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >> Hi, having a bit of a problem with an Acer aspire. It came with Linux lit >> installed which doesn't have the soft/firmware that supports the dongle >> we've got. It's a HUAWEI E-220 dongle and the ISP is Vodaphone. It's my >> stepdads and he's found support on the internet somewhere that has told him >> to install the lite update. So we're downloading that onto my lappy now. Is >> the best/easiest route to get the dongle working or is there any other >> options? >> CHeers, JOn >> >> > Do you have a link to the support pages? ...I downloaded this from here; http://www.linpus.com/download_1_1.php > > Ubuntu Netbook Remix would most probably support it (I presume this > because Ubuntu 8.10 does) and it's aimed at netbooks. Looking at the > Debian installation instructions, I think it would be a tad simpler to > go down the Ubuntu route. (A guide on adding it to plain Ubuntu Intrepid > is here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UNR) > > On the other hand, Tom Brough has the same modem and his wife has an > Aspire One, not sure if he's tried it? > > There's also this guide which links to the Vodafone Linux dialer > software (which certainly works with these modems, I have tried it with > one of these modems on Three with Ubuntu 8.04) - HTH > http://ppires.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/huawei-e220-3g-and-acer-one/ > > Rob > > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html