A Linux hardware/software problem

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around hardware and software issues encountered after installing Linux, specifically Fedora Core 3, on personal computers. Participants share experiences and seek assistance with hardware recognition problems, particularly with wireless network cards and trackpads, as well as issues related to partitioning drives during dual-boot setups with Windows.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports that their Linux installation does not recognize their wireless network card or trackpad, leading to reliance on a mouse and lack of internet connectivity.
  • Another participant suggests obtaining the make and model of the hardware and searching online resources for Fedora.
  • A different participant mentions the need to enable PCMCIA support for laptops and configuring kernel modules, though they express uncertainty about the specifics for Fedora.
  • One participant inquires if the wireless card is a Linksys with a Broadcom chipset, sharing their own negative experience with that hardware.
  • Another participant notes they dual-boot with Windows, indicating they can still function while troubleshooting the Linux issues.
  • In a separate thread, a participant describes a problem with partitioning drives during the installation of Gen2 Linux and Windows, expressing confusion about lost space after installation.
  • Some participants question whether the Windows installation overlapped with the Linux partition, with one expressing frustration at the dual-boot setup.
  • A later reply indicates that the partitioning issue was resolved using Partition Magic, but another participant still seeks help with their dual-boot configuration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences and solutions regarding hardware recognition and partitioning issues, with no clear consensus on the best approach to resolve these problems. Multiple competing views and unresolved questions remain throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific hardware and software configurations, but details about the exact nature of the hardware issues and the partitioning process are not fully clarified. The discussion reflects varying levels of expertise and understanding among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals experiencing similar hardware recognition issues with Linux installations or those facing challenges with dual-boot configurations involving Windows and Linux.

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I've installed Linux (Fedora core 3 using Redhat) on my home computer, and it doesn't recognize my wireless network card or my trackpad. Right now I have to use a mouse with Linux, and can't connect to the internet wirelessly. How would I go about to try to get these things recognized?
 
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Start by getting the make and model of your hardware, then hit google and the fedora resources.
 
The Idiot said:
I've installed Linux (Fedora core 3 using Redhat) on my home computer, and it doesn't recognize my wireless network card or my trackpad. Right now I have to use a mouse with Linux, and can't connect to the internet wirelessly. How would I go about to try to get these things recognized?


Laptops can be tricky, you have to enable PCMCIA support. Not sure how this is done on Fedora (everything is usually very automated). Basically, you will have to configure it to load the appropriate kernel modules on startup. What they are will depend on your specific hardware.
 
You don't happen to have a Linksys card with a Broadcom chipset do you? I had one of those and was out of luck.
 
Luckily I dual-booted with Windows, so I'm still functional until I get this stuff figured out. I'll try all that, though, and see if it works.
 
Hello, everyone., it is me again. i am sorry for posting after you.
I just installed linux, gen2. I partitioned drives into 3 drives, C(10),D(10),E(20), installed windows into C, then I installed gen2 into E. when partitioning E for installation, I changed my mind and saved 5 GBs for windows, but after installation was finished, I logged on into windows and found no free space I tried to save there. Can you help me to get it back please? :smile: :wink:
 
did you partition windows over linux?
 
neurocomp2003 said:
did you partition windows over linux?
You question is dumb ?
 
boteet said:
Hello, everyone., it is me again. i am sorry for posting after you.
I just installed linux, gen2. I partitioned drives into 3 drives, C(10),D(10),E(20), installed windows into C, then I installed gen2 into E. when partitioning E for installation, I changed my mind and saved 5 GBs for windows, but after installation was finished, I logged on into windows and found no free space I tried to save there. Can you help me to get it back please? :smile: :wink:
Thanks a lot, I have that problem and solved it with partition magic already.
 
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neurocomp2003 said:
did you partition windows over linux?
hello, neurocom2003, yes, i installed mistenkenly both on the same partition , :shy:, can u help me resolve probem ? :blushing: duel boot is messy i want to take one off :blushing:, help me please...
 

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