Linux Ubuntu Question

[Teacher Mark 53]

I'm new at linux and am having a problem getting online.

-I am connected to the internet (I pinged the server), but the pages won't load.

-I downloaded Ubuntu 8.10 and ran the disc for errors.

-I scrubbed the drive to get rid of windows, so there is no other operating system.

-I have an ADSL Connection.

-It says I am missing the following drivers:

NVIDIA accelerated graphics driver v 173

support for Atheros 802.11 wireless LAN cards

My specs are:

* Processor AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-52 / 1.6 GHz

* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core

* 64-bit processor Yes

* Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 7000M / nForce 610M

Cache Memory

* Type L2 cache

* Cache size 1.0 MB

RAM

* Installed Size 1.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max)

* Technology DDR2 SDRAM

* RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB

Storage

* Floppy Drive None

* Hard Drive 120.0 GB

* Storage Removable None

* Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

* Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated

* CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

* CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)

* CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Optical Storage (2nd)

* 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

* Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader

* Supported flash memory cards XD-Picture Card , SD Memory Card , Memory Stick Pro , Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard

Display

* Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix

* Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

* Widescreen Display Yes

* Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

* Features CrystalBrite

Video

* Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7000M

Audio

* Audio output type Sound card

* Audio output compliant standards DirectSound , Dolby Home Theater

* Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

* Camera Type Integrated

Multimedia Functionality

* TV Tuner Type None

Input Device(s)

* Input device type 4-way scroll button , Keyboard , Touchpad

Telecom

* Modem Fax / modem

* Max transfer rate 56.0 Kbps

* Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

Networking

* Networking Network adapter

* Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes

* Wireless NIC Acer InviLink 802.11b/g

* Data link protocol IEEE 802.11b , Fast Ethernet , Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet , IEEE 802.11g

* Networking features Acer SignalUp

* Networking standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

* Expansion Bays None

* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Memory , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x ExpressCard/54

* Interfaces 1.0 x Modem - Input - RJ-11 , 4.0 x Hi-Speed USB - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Microphone - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Audio - Phone line - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Audio - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Network

Any ideas?

[Teacher Mark 53]

P.S. I have a download option for the missing drivers. When I try to download and install it gives me a message that says it can't due to proprietary rights.

[Teacher Mark 53]

Whoops. Could a Mod move this to OT please?

[Dau_Que 0]

Install Windows XP, problem solved!

Visajourney.....................not PC supported forum.

[Teacher Mark 53]

Install Windows XP, problem solved!

Visajourney.....................not PC supported forum.

Please post your reply in Off Topic.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...01&hl=linux

Edited April 5, 2009 by Joe Six-Pack

[Teacher Mark 53]

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Edited April 5, 2009 by Joe Six-Pack

[mawilson 2,133]

I'm new at linux and am having a problem getting online.

-I am connected to the internet (I pinged the server), but the pages won't load.

I bet your DNS resolver is misconfigured.

What do you have in your /etc/resolv.conf? You should have at least one valid nameserver in there.

[Niels Bohr 72]

It could be a multitude of problems.

Check the DNS config file. It probably may have deleted the location of the nameserver. On the other hand, your chances of experiencing this is rare.

Check also in Firefox - > Advance Tab -> Network Tab -> Settings

The proxy should be bubbled "No Proxy Server."

If you're using a DSL account, maybe there's a network account login that you need to default to constantly login for internet access. DSL is not the same as cable.

Or, if you're using a router configure the router to PPPoE and specify the login parameters.

If you want to install a package that you obtained externally, try using TERMINAL. At the prompt, type 'su' and then it'll ask you for your username and password. This will allow you administration privilege which probably let you install the drivers. The new version of Ubuntu will let you drag and drop a package into the command prompt just like Windows.

If you cannot install those package after using a 'su' account, then the package must be purchased. Some drivers requires that you buy them to use them. I find it strange but it happened to me when I tried obtaining a wireless network driver for PRISM PCMCIA.

Post your updates!

[Ban Hammer 13,110]

Whoops. Could a Mod move this to OT please?

done

[Niels Bohr 72]

Ubuntu General Help Forum

You can get better help there as well.

[Teacher Mark 53]

Thanks for the replies. I'll be taking another look at it this weekend.

[Dan J 277]

Is it some sites or all pages not loading?

Are you still in Vietnam? If that's the case you might be running into government filters/firewall. You can get around it, but its a bit more work.