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4llerbe (m)
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Pls hw do i START a dial up connection in ubuntu pls? I used d network mgr and as far as i knw d connectn is there but 2 start it or connect or dial lyk winblows wuld say. Then if i install yf will it automatically use d vpn in ubuntu. I also need 2 start opressing u back wit screenshots. I saw an offline installer 4 all d stuff in d restricted repos in rapidshare bt its abt 67mb! N i dnt jst undastand dt rapidshare tin. It doesnt support dwnld resume. Dt file wuld b heaven sent. Bt wen i cant even connect d dialup, payin mtn 4 1 mth wuld b wastin my moni naw. 1st tin is sha dialup. Hw u dey do am lynx. Bt come 2 tink of it d tin sees my fone unda mobile broadband, i dnt tink dts right is it? My fone is only edge capable
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lynxnoon (m)
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Pls hw do i START a dial up connection in ubuntu pls? I used d network mgr and as far as i knw d connectn is there but 2 start it or connect or dial lyk winblows wuld say. Then if i install yf will it automatically use d vpn in ubuntu. I also need 2 start opressing u back wit screenshots. I saw an offline installer 4 all d stuff in d restricted repos in rapidshare bt its abt 67mb! N i dnt jst undastand dt rapidshare tin. It doesnt support dwnld resume. Dt file wuld b heaven sent. Bt wen i cant even connect d dialup, payin mtn 4 1 mth wuld b wastin my moni naw. 1st tin is sha dialup. Hw u dey do am lynx. Bt come 2 tink of it d tin sees my fone unda mobile broadband, i dnt tink dts right is it? My fone is only edge capable
1.i tink your cnnection is alredy dere just clik on d ntwk icon and clik on d connection unda mobile broadband 2.u may hv to configure d vpn i did wit openvpn but hv nt bin able to connect to it 3.for rapidshare u nid to buy a premium account b4 u can hv resume privies 4.your fone is showing edge because dats signal u r getting in dat area for d ntwk, wen u enta a 3G coverage area it wil show 3G or even switch to3.5G wen using it cheers |
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4llerbe (m)
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This is discouraging. where is bigbrova n a dem folks? wat is usb modem puk code or pin? av tried all my mtn codes nil. n it does d same thing wit zain! d system is useless as it is, i want 2 subscribe 2 get it up now dis. som1 shld help. tseew.
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4llerbe (m)
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lynx jo nitori olorun, help me do dt restricted extras instead. 4get dt apt on cd. at least dt way i might jst keep d install or else, dt 1 is smaller sef. biko my bro. which kain thing b dis. almost dashed mtn my money o. as i no get 3g usb modem nko?
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4llerbe (m)
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lynx jo nitori olorun, help me do dt restricted extras instead. 4get dt apt on cd. at least dt way i might jst keep d install or else, dt 1 is smaller sef. biko my bro. which kain thing b dis. almost dashed mtn my money o. as i no get 3g usb modem nko?
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lynxnoon (m)
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lynx jo nitori olorun, help me do dt restricted extras instead. 4get dt apt on cd. at least dt way i might jst keep d install or else, dt 1 is smaller sef. biko my bro. which kain thing b dis. almost dashed mtn my money o. as i no get 3g usb modem nko?
my guy sorry oh, my RS account don expire so,,,,,,,,,, |
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lynxnoon (m)
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This is discouraging. where is bigbrova n a dem folks? wat is usb modem puk code or pin? av tried all my mtn codes nil. n it does d same thing wit zain! d system is useless as it is, i want 2 subscribe 2 get it up now dis. som1 shld help. tseew.
y dont u try d sim's PUK no,? or "0" or "0000" or "1234" OR read d fone manual  |
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Septuagenarian (m)
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Pls guys, i need help on how to install ubuntu on my sata hdd. I have Hp dv5 and i tried installing Winblow XP bt didn't start installation at all after shrinking the preinstalled vista &no option to disable sata in bios. I've seen my friends with ubuntu bt not with sata. Pls everybody help me cos I'm tired of this crap vista.
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4llerbe (m)
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guy look b4 u leap. get winblows dark edition. boot frm startup. u see option 4 sata. av tried all dem ideas, bt puk no dey eva b 4 no. well seems na bug courtesy of googling. na solution b d tin. cant go n buy anor hardware only 2 discova same. where brov
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blackweaver (m)
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@Septuagenarian i take it the version of windows you were trying to
install is xp; on some earlier pcs with sata support (like the hp530) you could
get round this by disabling sata native mode in the bios; however i'm not
sure you can do that on the dv5
as to installing ubuntu, i dont know what version you are using but from v7
sata should be enabled by default; you shouldn't have any problem installing it
at all; basically any linux distro released within the last 2 years should have sata support by default
@4llerbe how far now? i never hear from you or u no need d cds anymore?
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4llerbe (m)
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hmmn weaver, bro sorry o, i kuku need the cd. its lyk ubuntu aint my way as u can see my chronicles. i hope the distros u want to give me wont turn me out too, or at least u can help me with after support for codecs and essentials. not that i cant do it myself o butas u can see the nature of my work dont allow me time and the convienience is with my fone. ready to pay 4 3g only to encounter, will u be in ogba 2mrw or anytime soon so we meet?
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lynxnoon (m)
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@4llerbe wats gud? u still hving probs wiit your fone? y dnt u paste screnhots or drop d exact model of d fone lets see where d problem ir frm? (dats y i always prefer nokia ) |
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blackweaver (m)
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@4llerbe
those codec issues have somthing to do with licensing
(redhat, fedora, ubuntu, debian among others all seem to
have that restriction by default)
anyway you could use mandriva (i don't really like it too much
'cos it automatically mounts all my partitions and shows the icons
on my desktop imagine how cluttered your desktop would look
if you had over 20 partitions but you may find it convenient) besides
it's the only linux distro i've ever used where i didn't have to configure
my modem, i was really shocked
i also have slax and puppy both lightweight livecds - you can use them
without installing and they also have mp3 & dvd support by default
(which windows doesn't even have; you have to install a dvd player
to be able to play dvds on media player )
you're on mtn right? i should think configureing internet on it would be
easy.
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blackweaver (m)
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by the way i know this is out of context but of all the gsm companies
which do you guys think is the easiest to configure for internet
(i personally think mtn is)
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chocholysk
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Dear Ubuntu Users, am a new convert and will like to install ubuntu, can anyone help me on how to get the CD. I will be coming to Lagos on Saturday, Your help will be appreciated
Thanks
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4llerbe (m)
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hey my problem does not even begin with the codecs issue, i can sudo apt get the restricted repos and get them naw abi. but the damn thing is asking me 4 some kind of pin to connect my fone to mtn which is my choice for internet access. im not about to go and buy some fancy internet connection because of ubuntu now am i?
the fone is a Samsung D900i, and am not sure the stupid thing wont do the same thing if i go and get anor fone,
i will paste screenshots maybe tonite iv yanked the thing off jare, i run the live cd and take the shots. i was beggining to get into the thing, loved it, was already using it 4 everyday stuff like docs etc, but when i cant browse with it, my primary us of the pc, i cant play music or watch films then wat use is it?,
@ weaver will dose oda distros not have these probs, maybe i change from ubuntu cos I REALLY WANT TO LEAVE WINDOWS.
then does any1 use anor fone with ubuntu? tell me the name and model maybe i can take a world bank loan and buy it
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Double N (m)
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For anyone who can come to Surulere in Lagos,i have Linux Mint Gloria which i downloaded.Hit me up if you really really need one.
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lynxnoon (m)
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hey my problem does not even begin with the codecs issue, i can sudo apt get the restricted repos and get them naw abi. but the damn thing is asking me 4 some kind of pin to connect my fone to mtn which is my choice for internet access. im not about to go and buy some fancy internet connection because of ubuntu now am i?
the fone is a Samsung D900i, and am not sure the stupid thing wont do the same thing if i go and get anor fone,
i will paste screenshots maybe tonite iv yanked the thing off jare, i run the live cd and take the shots. i was beggining to get into the thing, loved it, was already using it 4 everyday stuff like docs etc, but when i cant browse with it, my primary us of the pc, i cant play music or watch films then wat use is it?,
@ weaver will dose oda distros not have these probs, maybe i change from ubuntu cos I REALLY WANT TO LEAVE WINDOWS.
then does any1 use anor fone with ubuntu? tell me the name and model maybe i can take a world bank loan and buy it
men dis your problem na real bugger oh!!! maybe u shud try linux mint n c how it goes tho i stil strongly feel its d samsung u r using i wish we can meet so i can try it on my pc n see wat comes up anyhow sha tk kia n lets c some screenshots maybe we can find a solution to it cheers |
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baani
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Lynx, longtime no hear.  |
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lynxnoon (m)
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Lynx, longtime no hear. same hear wats gud? |
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lynxnoon (m)
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the fone is a Samsung D900i, and am not sure the stupid thing wont do the same thing if i go and get anor fone,
i will paste screenshots maybe tonite iv yanked the thing off jare, i run the live cd and take the shots. i was beggining to get into the thing, loved it, was already using it 4 everyday stuff like docs etc, but when i cant browse with it, my primary us of the pc, i cant play music or watch films then wat use is it?,
my guy she u know dat fone is not even 3G sef  hw do u want to enoy browsing on pc wit a 2G fone? i'd advice u to get a simple 3G fone |
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chocholysk
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For anyone who can come to Surulere in Lagos,i have Linux Mint Gloria which i downloaded.Hit me up if you really really need one.
Can i have your contact so i can see you by Weekend, though am a bit confused, I need the Ubuntu CD so i can change from Windows Vista to Ubuntu Linux Thanks all the same, Help from other members will be appreciated |
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blackweaver (m)
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@4llerbe
ubuntu right (i.e a gnome based os - as opposed to kde)?
are you connecting by data cable or bluetooth?
can you connect in windows?
normally i do such stuff manually, unfortunately i can't remember mtn
settings at the moment; may try when i get home
but if you can set it up in windows i can tell you how to do it in linux
but you will have to tell me some settings though
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4llerbe (m)
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2g 3g dts beggin d questn. had a k800 till recently 3g n am nt complainin. its nt abt enjymnt. i jst want 2 get d system up!! @weaver, yes i use it wit windows. dts wat i use. d settins r already dere sef. *99# web, web, wtn apn.
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4llerbe (m)
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i tried d kde ystrdy, d network mgr was far more sensible bt am not even sure abt d result. @ lynx wat do u use 4 mtn3g? am willin 2 try any distro. i use cable. d bluetooth mgr in ubuntu is too stupid 2 use 4 dialup unless u get blueman. kde looks beta
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lynxnoon (m)
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i tried d kde ystrdy, d network mgr was far more sensible bt am not even sure abt d result. @ lynx wat do u use 4 mtn3g? am willin 2 try any distro. i use cable. d bluetooth mgr in ubuntu is too stupid 2 use 4 dialup unless u get blueman. kde looks beta
am using nokia6120classic, but recently my fone gets too hot n smtyms misbehaves so am tinking of gettin a 3G modem (sims i hv overworked d fone,,,,dropped ova 27Gb on it  ) |
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blackweaver (m)
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6120? sensible phone but i support getting a usb modem; browsing with my phone
has reduced my phone battery's standby time (i use a usb modem to; only it's starcomms).
Unfortunately didn't have much light yesterday so couldn't check internet config
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lynxnoon (m)
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6120? sensible phone but i support getting a usb modem; browsing with my phone
has reduced my phone battery's standby time (i use a usb modem to; only it's starcomms).
Unfortunately didn't have much light yesterday so couldn't check internet config
dats exactly wats happening to my fone now!!  i tink a usb modem is d nxt option, do u knw of any good 1 i can get in lag & where? |
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4llerbe (m)
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ikeja. slot sells nokia 3g modem 4 25k. elswhere, probly a lot cheaper. @weaver, d settings r preset in netwrk mgr. your cnctn shows automatically under mobile broadband. will probly wrk 4 u since it wrks 4 lynx. ok 25k 4 modem, jeez. dt gets a new 3g SE
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flyuche (m)
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my laptop came with built-in HSPA broadband modem. that's where my MTN data SIM is cooling off. works perfectly in ubuntu.
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oyb (m)
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just finished downloading an ubuntu iso desktop9.04. . . will mount it in virtualbox and see what all the noise is about  |
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