[aklug] Read this before installing Ubuntu 09.10 on an Inspiron 1525 with broadcom wireless

I was bitten on the rear by a change in Ubuntu; 09.04 recognized my wireless
card and set it up properly.
09.10 did not -and it doesn't recognize my Marvell card either.
If you're in a similar boat I found a pretty easy fix over on the ubuntu
forums:
(original link: http://swiss.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1288865 )

1) Open Synaptic Package Manager
2) Ensure 9.10 LiveCd is in CD drive
3) Settings > Repositories > Ubuntu Software
4) Check the "installable from cd and close"
5) Refresh
6) Search for "bcmwl-kernel-source"
7) Mark for installation
8) Install it
9) Reboot computer

I got errors on step #5, but I ignored them and my wireless works.

They include the driver on the cd, I have no idea why they decided against
activating it (or even simply allowing it to
show up in the Hardware Drivers program); at least it's easy enough to work
around.

Hope this saves someone else some hassle.

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Received on Fri Oct 30 06:18:58 2009