internet on Ubunto

EveryWhere

SuperSeagull wrote: »

I am quite happy to try anything but unfortunately do not have the knowledge so have to rely on simple advice from other people to talk me through it.

I chnaged from Mint to Ubunto becauise I was under the impression, from others, it would be easier but with Mint I know where the terminals are so I am going to reinstall mint and enter the command you say then get back on here. an hour or so.

If wireless not working after reinstall and pressing the Wireless button doesn't work, try;

sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer

sudo apt-get install linux-firmware-nonfree

EveryWhere

SuperSeagull wrote: »

I click on NETWORK and it shows

Wired ....... shows .Cable unplugged plus Hardware Address

Vodafone (which I entered by using +) which shows not connected and user name (my name)

Network Proxy Method none/manual/automatic.
Configuration Number ( empty box)
Apply system wide, which if clicked requires a password. AIs that the Vodafone Key. I could just click it and see but am worried I will do something irretrievably wrong.

Is it Vodafone that provides your broadband/fibre connection at home?
Confused as to how you were connected when navigating to BT Sport. You seem to be doing things without confirming with the helpers beforehand.

debitcardmayhem

EveryWhere wrote: »

If wireless not working after reinstall and pressing the Wireless button doesn't work, try;

sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer

 sudo apt-get install linux-firmware-nonfree

No internet can't do that :cool: Plus we haven't any indication of the hardware installed. Poor chap is getting a bit confused with conflicting advice and other posts which don't offer any help to her/him.

EveryWhere

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

No internet can't do that :cool: Plus we haven't any indication of the hardware installed. Poor chap is getting a bit confused with conflicting advice and other posts which don't offer any help to her/him.

Internet available via Ethernet it appears. But definitely too much confusion. Which is why I stayed out. Haven't used Linux for ten years.

debitcardmayhem

EveryWhere wrote: »

Internet available via Ethernet it appears. But definitely too much confusion. Which is why I stayed out. Haven't used Linux for ten years.

Sad but true :rotfl:No cable on Ubuntu

EveryWhere

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

No internet can't do that :cool: Plus we haven't any indication of the hardware installed. Poor chap is getting a bit confused with conflicting advice and other posts which don't offer any help to her/him.

We do know what hardware is installed. I indicated in in my very first post on the subject, on the 11th, here; https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/60310966#109

It's the (Broadcom) BCM94311MCG

https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Broadcom_BCM94311MCG


Trying to stay out here...

SuperSeagull

Mint is re installing. Yes BBC sport came up when I connected to my Vodafone modem as they are my intrernet providers.

When installed I will go to the terminal and enter the code given earlier and thern report back with the result.

Now showing Mint succesfully installed.

Norman_Castle

thorganby wrote: »

Post #4 gave the following link to the official ubuntu documentation:


e.g. Using the Terminal

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingTheTerminal

Entering commands using the terminal window is very similar to entering commands at the Windows Command prompt.



However you think of commands as garbage only for geeks!

In post 10 the op asks where to enter commands so I'd assume he hadn't found that, wouldn't you?
Confirmed in post 30 "I changed from Mint to Ubunto becauise I was under the impression, from others, it would be easier but with Mint I know where the terminals are".


Being similar to entering commands using windows assumes he has entered commands using windows.


Commands look like nonsense to me, sorry if that offends you. If you consider yourself a geek that’s your choice but I haven’t said that.

SuperSeagull

command not found. I assume that is not a fullstop between sudo and Ishw and that it is capital i shw.

Please remember that this is now running on Mint again.

Norman_Castle

esuhl wrote: »

Wow. That must make for a frustrating experience!



Then why install Linux? :-/

Wouldn't Windows be easier for your needs?

Why frustrating? I go online, use office, store, move and copy photos and music. It does what I want. There's nothing frustrating about not doing something you don't want to do. Many people may find this hard to believe but linux can provide a functional os. Fiddling with it isn't compulsory.


Installed as an alternative to dated xp which from memory other sites and browsers wern't happy with.