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ubuntu 11.04,windows 7 dual boot. total linux / ubuntu novice.

installed ubuntu 11.04 afternoon. installation went smoothly did not wireless internet connection.

aapparent problem
in top panel : network device not working (firmware missing)

hunting indicated 1 needed remove files , install others using synaptic. found synaptic, loaded clicking , found file install.

package tab greyed out. suggestions going wrong?

btw 11.04 different enough have not yet found terminal suggestions re it, please include suggestion on how find it.

thanks, suggestions gratefully received

john

what firmware package trying install?
try using additional drivers function see if offers install firmware wireless.
otherwise, find terminal , run:
code:
sudo apt-get update  sudo apt-get install firmware
where firmware name of package trying install.
not know terminal on ubuntu 11.04 since not using unity. should have option boot ubuntu-classic when first boot computer. may find terminal , additional drivers menu.


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