Driver installation for sagem fast 800 adsl usb modem
i am new to linux..i decided to switch to linux..two days before..am having big problems..as until now ive not been able to install anything..
i have a gigabyte main board..AM2 soket 4200+
it has integrated nvidia nforce 6600..which am not able to install
but my biggest problem..i have a sagem fast 800 adsl modem
i got a free software from forums for that alled eagle usb
but its instruction is to either extract to
usr/local/src..or use (mv) form console
but am getting an access denied message..saying am not the owner..root is the owner..so i cannot move the files there..permission not granted..
perhaps this is something very simple..
but as a new user to ubuntu-
first time am using linux..if anyone could help me please..thank u very much
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- Solved by:
- BoeBoe
- Solved:
- 2008-02-19
- Last query:
- 2008-02-19
- Last reply:
- 2008-02-14
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#1 |
Hi Aditya,
For your nvidia, you can go to their website and download the driver.
For your adsl modem, I suggest you use their ethernet port. By using the ethernet port, you won't have to install any modem driver/software.
However, to answer your security question:
If you are working under terminal console, to edit anything related to system files, put 'sudo' before any command.
For e.g. sudo mv .....
Then it will ask your administrator password, just enter the password and it will begin executing your command.
| aditya (inkahmessiah) said : | #2 |
i havnt downloaded the nvidia yet..coz am not getting internet on my pc..most imortantly i need the internet,,,
well as boeboe said adding sodo in front of the command enabled me to move the files of installation of eagle-usb..
but i got another problem now..i am following these instructions to install
than "unzip" the dirver into
/usr/local/src
(if you have trouble with the file just right click it, extract here,
open a console, go root (su +pasword) and type
mv eagle-usb-1.9.8 /usr/local/
than open a console and go root
than cd /usr/local/
followd by enter
than ./autogen.sh && ./configure && make clean && make && make install
and enter.. the driver wil now be instaled..
but wen am doing
./autogen.sh && ./configure && make clean && make && make install
it says
./autogen.sh : line 19 : aclocal command not found
help please
| Allen Chemist (alchemist) said : | #3 |
For the nvidia stuff, is there any reason you are doing it from the nvidia site rather than using the restricted driver from the repositories?
My experience with the "do it yourself from the site" is, that breaks often especially with kernel updates.
First though, you need to get on the internet :)
With that autogen.sh: line19 problem, type this in to the command line (you will need your installation cd to install some additional software, and you may need an internet connection which creates an interesting problem)
sudo apt-get install build-essential automake
| aditya (inkahmessiah) said : | #4 |
thanks a lot allen chemist
but am soory to say that this either hasnt solved my problem
wen i enter the command u instructed me
sudo apt-get install build-essential automake
i get a response
couldnt find package built-essential
..i gt some instruction of the same kind from elsewer..and the other response
E: couldnt find package module-assistant
i need more help..
am ready to start from the beginning again
i just need to get internet on my ubuntu-
..i have dsl sagem 800 modem
please show me the way thank you
| BoeBoe (iwan-tan-yahoo) said : | #5 |
Hi Aditya,
What you were doing was installing and compiling a software from source. Please be aware that this is a long shot. It's only recommended for the experienced linux user, unless you are willing to learn how to do it.
Since your intention is to get connected quickly, let me suggest you to use the ethernet port from your modem, as my previous advice. This way you don't need to install any software.
Usually Ubuntu/Kubuntu will work out-the-box. Just plug the ethernet from your pc to modem.
If you have any problem after doing that, please let us know.
Cheers
| aditya (inkahmessiah) said : | #6 |
well i have tried to look for an ethernet modem..but its not provided by our service provider..i look for it outside..it works for other servises but not wannado adsl..so i think the only choice i have is install trhe usb modem...even if it is for advanced users i have no choice..i c annot shift to linux if i dont get internet there..please hjelp
| BoeBoe (iwan-tan-yahoo) said : | #7 |
Okay...
First you need the package that allan chemist said before: sudo apt-get install build-essential automake
Without it, you cannot compile any software from source.
I don't quite remember, but I guess they are included on installation cd.
Try check this first:
1. Open Synaptic Package Manager
2. Select Settings>
3. On 'Ubuntu Software' tab, confirm that Ubuntu CDRom is listed and enabled.
4. If not there, select 'Third Party Software' tab, insert your Ubuntu installation CD and click 'Add CD-ROM'
5. To install those packages using Synaptic, click 'Search' then enter 'build-essential'.
6. If not installed yet, right-click 'build-essential' and select 'Mark for Installation.
7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 for 'automake'.
8. Put your Ubuntu installation disc into your cdrom drive
9. Click 'Apply' button.
| aditya (inkahmessiah) said : | #8 |
hey...i got the ultimate...i still want to thank everyone for the precious help and i admit i was not let down..but yesterday i came across a solution on the web..a software named ubudsl which set up the connection automatically..just install is required by double clicking..
the software name is ubudsl..
you can get easily by searching into google directly.
| aditya (inkahmessiah) said : | #9 |
Thanks BoeBoe, that solved my question.
