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The discussion centers on hardware recognition issues in Linux Fedora Core 3, specifically regarding wireless network cards and trackpads. Users emphasize the necessity of identifying the make and model of hardware and enabling PCMCIA support to load the appropriate kernel modules. One participant mentions difficulties with a Linksys card using a Broadcom chipset, while another discusses partitioning issues after installing Gen2 Linux alongside Windows. The conversation highlights the importance of proper partition management and the use of tools like Partition Magic for resolving dual-boot complications.

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  • Understanding of Linux kernel modules
  • Familiarity with PCMCIA support in Linux
  • Knowledge of wireless network card configurations
  • Experience with partitioning drives in dual-boot setups
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  • Research how to enable PCMCIA support in Fedora Core 3
  • Learn about loading kernel modules for specific hardware in Linux
  • Explore troubleshooting wireless network card issues in Linux
  • Investigate partition management tools like GParted or Partition Magic
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This discussion is beneficial for Linux users, particularly those using Fedora, who are experiencing hardware recognition issues or managing dual-boot systems with Windows. It is also useful for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of Linux system configuration and partition management.

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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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