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loading broadband software with .exe

Asked by veldskoen

Hi
I am new to Ubuntu (7.10) and would like to load a windows .exe software for access to my broadband modem (gateway 2701) and Ubuntu cannot rwad the disc. is there software that one can download?

Many thanks

Veldskoen

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Best Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#1

Thanks for the question.

.exe files are binary files that run under Windows, but not under Linux. Usually Ubuntu should be able to connect to the Internet without this software. Maybe the page here: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetHowto can give a starting point.

I hope this helps

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veldskoen (veldskoen) said : 		#2

Hi Ralph

Many thanks that really helped a great deal, working really well with excellent download speeds.

Once again thanks

Philip (veldskoen)

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veldskoen (veldskoen) said : 		#3

Thanks Ralph Janke, that solved my question.