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[*MAFIA* Capsloc]

ok i have been trying to install Fedora Core 4 in my laptop.  I get up to the auto partition part.  When i keep putting continue after i choose the option to erase all other Linux partitions, it shows an error message that says cannot continue because you did not select a root partition. or something like that. i keep trying but it just wont work. any clues on what i might be doing wrong.

[Swifty]

Ask Rahl!!

[Swifty]

O yah I had same problem so I used auto partition it should be an option on there.  I have fedora on my old desktop!

[*MAFIA* Capsloc]

ok i gave up with fedora. so installed ubuntu.  everything is working now. but... ubuntu cant seem to get my wireless card.  is there a way where i can add it or something. because i cant go online without it.

[Swifty]

I have the same exact problem!!

[Rahl]

I've not messed with Ubuntu --- Toby has it installed though, so he will probably be able to offer more insight.  That said, I won't leave you out to dry.  I'm a bit busy right now, but I'll look for something about wireless internet with them.  I'm charged to do something similar for Swifty.

In the meantime, I highly suggest you start googling like a mad man.  Remember this -- if you're having this problem, odds are a lot of others have had it.  And Linux is a community of people who like to share solutions.  So odds are, it's out there for you to learn from.

[Toblerone]

Compatibility all depends on what kind of card you have..post the brand and model number and Ill take a look.

[*MAFIA* Capsloc]

toby ill get u the model number when i get home.

[*MAFIA* Capsloc]

ok after installing ubuntu i tried to install fedora core 4 and it worked. but it still wont read my wireless card. here is the only info i could find about my wireless card.  it is a broadcom 802.11G wireless adapter. is there some way to find the model number on it? it's an integrated wireless card on my laptop.

[Toblerone]

Unfortunately that card is not supported by linux, but I can suggest some cheap ones you can get on the internet that you might want to buy.

This is the one that I have, and it has always worked flawlessly on all linux distros I have tried.
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=135380&_LOC=US
Its 35.50 and then 20.50 after a 15 dollar rebate. (great card)

If thats too pricey I MIGHT be able to find an alternative.

[*MAFIA* Capsloc]

wow. thanks toby for all this help. i love you even more now.

[Toblerone]

I will always be helpful to anyone who is playing with linux.

[Toblerone]

...and with my balls.  

[*MAFIA* Capsloc]

haha. u know it. oh yeah i bought that card that you told me about. I got it on ebay for like $15 bucks. just cuz it had no box.