Greg Bernhardt said:yeah I bet there aren't drivers that will work. you may want to buy a modern router which you likely won't need a driver
btw, why aren't you using 9.1?
fluidistic said:Even with the version 9.10?
I hope so. :)Greg Bernhardt said:It's worth a shot, there may be some generic driver support for it now.
fluidistic said:I hope so. :)
By the way, do you know how to replace my Ubuntu version?
Greg Bernhardt said:btw you could also get your ISP to replace your modem. The MT882 is over five years old. Burn the ISO to cd, reformat the drive and boot up the cd.
fluidistic said:P.S.: I can't use the Ethernet cable.
Believe it or not, but when I bought my computer (back in 2007), I used the ethernet cable. I had the blue screen of death appearing each 15 minutes or so. It was impossible to use my computer. After several months of sending it to the store I bought it, they suggested me to change my RAM memory. I did so, but the problem remained. They however never had the problem when using my computer, because they had used the USB port to use Internet. The technician told me it can be due to the ethernet cable because he tried everything on my computer and all went fine. I tried the USB port, and I never had this blue screen again.waht said:Why can't you use ethernet?
waht said:If the ethernet cable is bad then you can change it - it's only a few bucks.
If the ethernet port on the computer is bad, then your store should have given you a refund if under warranty, or installed a separate ethernet card which also costs only a few bucks - very very cheap.
There could be an issue with win XP, or something not configured correctly.
mgb_phys said:Your modem has a network interface you would be crazy to use the USB, the performance will be terrible and the drivers will be crap.
Just connect the network cable between the modem and your computer.
Or better still, get a router ($30 linksys) that will allow you to connect lot's of computers and mean you (mostly) don't have to worry about hacking attempts.
Yes, Ubuntu supports a wide range of modems that can be installed through a USB connection. However, it is always recommended to check the compatibility of the modem with Ubuntu before purchasing.
To install a USB modem in Ubuntu, simply plug the modem into an available USB port on your computer. Ubuntu will automatically detect and install the necessary drivers for the modem. You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
No, you will need an internet connection to download and install the necessary drivers for the USB modem. Once the drivers are installed, you can use the modem to connect to the internet.
If you are experiencing issues with your USB modem in Ubuntu, you can try restarting your computer and checking for any software updates. You can also try unplugging and plugging the modem back in, or try using a different USB port. If the issue persists, you may need to seek further assistance from the manufacturer or Ubuntu community forums.
Yes, you can use a USB modem in Ubuntu with a virtual machine. However, you will need to make sure that the virtual machine has access to the USB port where the modem is connected. You may also need to install drivers for the modem within the virtual machine.