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    wireless in linux

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by eric1, May 25, 2005.

  1. eric1

    eric1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    im running Suse linux on a ibm t42, does anyone know what the command to turn the wireless on? I got the drivers and stuff but i dont know how to actually turn it on.
    thanks
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    eric1, May 25, 2005
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    mtrivs Notebook Evangelist

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    well i would download the RPM that sets it up for you automatically, i believe it is penguin something. I could be wrong because i dont know very much about linux, but have dealt with it on small occasions.

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    mtrivs, Jun 2, 2005
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