I'm not able to conect to net through linux?

Question

i hav 2 o.s - xp & linux suse 10.2
i can access net from xp but not from linux.
i'm new to linux.
please tell me is there any way

I'm not able to conect to net through linux?

i hav 2 o.s - xp & linux suse 10.2
i can access net from xp but not from linux.
i'm new to linux.
please tell me is there any way

More details :
i'm using wired connection,not wireless.
one of my friends downloaded suse from : http://en.opensuse.org/Download
m not able to access net from suse , and can't access data from another partition , so how do i update drivers?
plz don't mind , i'm new into suse

i'm using wired connection,not wireless.
one of my friends downloaded suse from : http://en.opensuse.org/Download
m not able to access net from suse , and can't access data from another partition , so how do i update drivers?
plz don't mind , i'm new into suse

Answer 1

The most likely cause is that you don't have the linux drivers loaded for your network card. (You SHOULD have been asked about setting up your network when you loaded the Linux. IF you weren't, it could NOT identify your network card!)

IF it was an add-on card, check the disc that came with it for linux drivers and install them. (BE sure it is 'linux compatible', many are not, as they depend on windows to supply ALL the control software! Similar to 'winmodems')

If it was a built-in or you have no disc, check the manufacturers website for linux drivers.
(IF it is on the MB, check the specs. SOMETIMES even if they don't have specific drivers listed, it will tell you what TYPE it is and then you can find a 'generic' driver that will work.)

Read your Linux docs for loading instructions if it is not automatic.

Answer 2

Quick correction for Geek, isn't it Ubuntu 7?

Tend to agree that with limited info here drivers are first priority.

AAS Comp Networking, ISP Help Desk Tech

Answer 3

When you installed LInux - it probably did not load all the drivers - most likely your NIC.
Getting drivers could be problematical - Google Linux drivers for your particular NIC.

Answer 4

u could had no longer put in the driving force utility to your cellular.. verify the ovi cd returned there'll some some folder like driving force. in simple terms deploy the driving force to your cellular then in straightforward terms ur laptop will take the cellular.. then open ovi utility in that there wil be option called connect with information superhighway, u click that and supply the needed deatils then ur cellular wil be linked... for extra information u in simple terms touch me agian if u had the different probs..

Answer 5

Wireless, I bet.

Try a wired connection, works every time. Wireless rarely works without a lot of tweaking.

TIP: the free Kubuntu 7 sees most wifi devices.