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Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 00:33
by Zana
Why doesnt Ubuntu trash that name, and rename it something else...
I feel the name Ubuntu sounds very degrading for a reasonable OS.
Ubuntu, give me Ubuntu in Maputu
Give me Ubuntu with my phutu
Give me Ubuntu for mafutu
Give Ubuntu for Umlungo
Give Ubuntu for MS Gingluvo
Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 07:49
by PhReaK_K
Thanx man, Now just to get CONNECTED.. It is odd all the "methods" of setting up my Vodafone connection, I need to be connected to the internet to do it .. THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENCE !!!
Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 08:10
by simmy
PhReaK_K wrote:...
Thanx man, Now just to get CONNECTED.. It is odd all the "methods" of setting up my Vodafone connection, I need to be connected to the internet to do it .. THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENCE !!!
You tried this?
Anthropoid wrote:Got it !
wvdial needs a configuration file ( /etc/wvdial.conf ), below is mine:
To get the modem set up automatically is also easy...
Just go Terminal, sudo wvdialconf and it will set your modem options correctly
then all you have to do is (su for root access) to go Terminal sudo gedit - gedit will open, and then from there you can open your wvdial.conf file - edit your necessary values into there (tel number / username + password and then save and restart dialing works by going terminal type: sudo wvdial
[Dialer Defaults]
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Modem Type = USB Modem
Phone = *99#
ISDN = 0
Username = vdata
Init1 = ATZ
Password = vdata
Modem = /dev/ttyACM0
Baud = 460800
edited original post with
bold: sauce ->
Cellphone as modem with Linux box
oh remember to remove the comment out signs in the .conf, its
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Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 08:30
by PhReaK_K
simmy ==== thanx, will try that one tonite !!
Looks like the best one by far.. Cuz if I only can get connected all the other issues will be much easier to resolve, IE, I can GOOGLE while I have the issue ..
he he ..
Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 08:38
by simmy
no problem dude... but BIG ups to
Anthro 
Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 16:05
by D3PART3D
D3PART3D wrote:Now someone tell me why my window decorations turn grey please? They're half grey, half the colour i chose (blue) and the close,mini/maximise buttons vanish?
Ah, here is my problem:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+sour ... +bug/99508
Just in case anybody else gets it, the bug seems to only affect Clearlooks based themes.
Posted: 29 Feb 2008, 16:12
by D3PART3D
What's the command to download the compiz control panel again please?
EDIT: Nevermind, Synaptic FTW! :biggrin:
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 08:01
by PhReaK_K
Well I tried it over the weekend and it did not work, sheesh.
I got it to "see the huawei e220 vodafone USB modem, It asks for the sim pin , but I removed that, if anybody has any new developments or advice, I will apreciate it, and it will be me and google today .. whoo hoo
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 08:10
by simmy
PhReaK_K wrote:Well I tried it over the weekend and it did not work, sheesh.
I got it to "see the huawei e220 vodafone USB modem, It asks for the sim pin , but I removed that, if anybody has any new developments or advice, I will apreciate it, and it will be me and google today .. whoo hoo
What did the .conf output?
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 09:01
by PhReaK_K
Well I dont have it with me at the moment, Bu as far as I can rememebr everything was the same apart form the " Modem = Analog Modem" and not USB mocem. It pics up the modem and seems to be able to communicate with it, but still not connecting,
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 09:09
by PhReaK_K
well seems like I needed to ad a couple of extra lines and what not, I found a steb by step setup. Will test it tonite and give feedback tomorrow. or even later tonite when I am connected *holding thumbs* . . . .
PS, this is how the wvdial.conf should look for Vodacom . .
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[Dialer Defaults]
Phone = *99***1#
Username = username
Password = password
Stupid Mode = 1
Dial Command = ATDT
[Dialer hsdpa]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Baud = 460800
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ISDN = 0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
and then in ste4ad of doing " sudo wvdial " I now need to do " sudo wvdial hsdpa " .. Now to go and test it at home ..
Link to where I got the info from
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 09:15
by D3PART3D
Isn't the init. Code at+cgdcont=1,,"internet"
thats what i got from vodascum...
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 09:36
by PhReaK_K
I am gonna try this and see what hapens, how do oyu have the wvdial.conf file, so that I can go and test it if the other one does not work ..
Posted: 03 Mar 2008, 19:45
by PhReaK_K
FINALLY !!!
So I now know how to get connected with a Vodafone e220 USB modem and how to get your Compiz and stuff to work with an ATI card.. cooool ..
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 09:49
by Vampyre_2099
PhReaK_K how about sharing then, that way no one is stuck in the same position as you
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 10:04
by PhReaK_K
Well first you need to get connected. The Way I connect is with Vodafone 3G E220 Usb.
to get connected with that you need to use "wvdial".
First off you need to open the terminal enter " sudo gedit " edit the /etc/wvdial.conf file to the following
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[Dialer Defaults]
Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Stupid Mode = 1
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Phone = *99***1#
ISDN = 0
Username = username
Dial Command = ATDT
Password = password
Baud = 460800
[Dialer hsdpa]
Init2 = ATZ
Init3 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ISDN = 0
modem = /dev/ttyUSB0
Modem Type = Analog Modem
Baud = 460800
once that is done, Make sure that your PC actually sees the device, It should pick it up as some removable storage device. Once you are sure that is working, check your wvconfig, by opening Terminal, type "
sudo wvdialconf " if there is anything wrong you will be told. Also if it does not pick up the modem , unplug it and plug back in.
Then to get connected go to terminal and type
it should give you a couple of IP adresses. ( DNS and such) and there you are connected.
To disconnect press ( Ctrl + "C" ).
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 10:08
by PhReaK_K
oh and the ATI drivers to get Compiz working. USE " envy" , sorted all my problems out. You should be able to get envy installed from System --> Administration-->synaptec package manager. ( if you dont already have it.)
PS.I also found it handy to install the compiz Config utility.
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 10:09
by PhReaK_K
Now, how Do I get my games installed with wine ?? I want to try NWN 2 ... ??
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 11:55
by Vampyre_2099
from what I recall of my Linux-gaming research, NWN2 has a native installer ready for download. I'll try find the site or a link and I'll post it here
*EDIT: A quick google revealed this
handy guide
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 15:40
by PhReaK_K
Vampyre_2099
I love you man, and in a totally non gay way ..
thanx.. Will try that right now..
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 15:55
by PhReaK_K
damn, that is for NWN1, I have NWN2..
Posted: 04 Mar 2008, 19:10
by Vampyre_2099
ok, will check for NWN2 aswell. Sorry for the disappointment
*EDIT: Looks like I was wrong, I thought I read somewhere that NWN2 had a linux install client, seems its only NWN1. Looks like you'll have to run it under Wine.
http://linuxrpgs.blogspot.com/search/la ... Nights%202
http://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?iVersionId=7772
Posted: 05 Mar 2008, 10:37
by PhReaK_K
ya, I have never been able to get anything working on wine, should probably spend some time on it and get it sorted.
Posted: 05 Mar 2008, 13:14
by Vampyre_2099
its pretty easy. I'll try find the link to the site I used to get wine set up
Posted: 05 Mar 2008, 16:50
by Cupis
this is going to be an extremely noob question
but i only jsut started reading up on linux and wanting to get involved.
just downloaded ubuntu 7.10 yesterday but before i install anything i want to know
2 things.
1.Can you dual boot Ubuntu 7.10 and Windows XP from the Same hdd (file format and all those formalities?)
2. Would you recomend it?
i know its a noob question cause i am really only just getting into it. Sorry for being off topic but rather stick it in here than create whole new thread.
