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linux-restricted-modules package

  1. Bug #292450
  2. Comment #70

Comment 70 for bug 292450

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Peter Whittaker (pwwnow) wrote :

More details and uh, possible user error.

When I reinstalled this morning, I forgot to enable the restricted driver. Having followed dg's procedure, I expect I installed it anyway (with the patch), but I thought it worth mentioning. At any rate, after the failure/regression, I attempted to use the "normal" restricted driver via System, Administration, Hardware drivers. That seemed to work, but it does mean I am no longer sure which driver I am using.

One thing that is interesting: Yesterday, with a clean install brought up to date and Intrepid backports and proposed enabled and installed, I could turn off the internal Broadcom with the DELL WiFi switch, insert the RetailPlus USB adapter, and get WiFi that way.

Now, with a clean up to date Intrepid, no backports or proposed, WiFi is disabled unless the DELL switch is on. Refer to the attached screen shot ("shot").