On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 8:41 PM, Lyle Tuttle wrote: > At 08:21 PM 5/26/2009, you wrote: > > > On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Lyle Tuttle wrote: At > 05:46 PM 5/26/2009, you wrote: > > I've had about three RSVP's, some are a bit heafty: > snip, snip > > I have a HP Pavilion that I want to run on Linux only - no dual boot. Now > has windows XP on it......I plan on attending your event this saturday. > > > The above email was sent in April, and I did attend and install Linux on > that system. > It does not work, but that is another story. > I just want to make sure you know that is an OLD EMAIL. it is history > now.... > > lyle > Is it the linux that does not work or the computer? Are you wanting to try > again with that or a different computer? I know you said it was another > story, but I was wondering if we did anything bad. > No, you guys did fine....my statement was only half correct -- it works > (I'm excited - my fist look @ Linux, want to see more....if only...) , > but I can't get it to log on to my home wireless system -- but it did right > away at the instalfest..... > > Probably some simple, small thing, but I am not having any luck fixing > it....got past all the "keyring" issues I think --- > > I "think" I have some problem with "device recognition" (it says my output > should be 'claimed', unclaimed, enabled, or disabled, but I get NONE of > those...), but how could that be if it worked? (Wireless troubleshooting, > 5.2.2), > > It does not look like it says it should, but it worked at first......what's > with that? what's the diff 'twixt their wireless system and mine other than > password? > > I'm trying to follow the troubleshooting guide, but what comes up may as > well be Greek......and I do not read nor comprehend Greek..... > > lyle > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > This is one of those problems that can only be resolved with your computer being in range of your wireless AP/router. If you wanted to being both to the installfest, I am sure we could make it work. Otherwise the choices are for someone to come to your home or try supporting you by this kind of email exchange (much harder). -- Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry