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I have been using Ubuntu on my old computer, but recently I bought a new dual core AMD motherboard, and couldn't find a Ubuntu version that worked. So I decided ...
  1. 08-29-2008 #1
    happypandaface
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    Beginning Debian help

    I have been using Ubuntu on my old computer, but recently I bought a new dual core AMD motherboard, and couldn't find a Ubuntu version that worked. So I decided to install Debian, but I couldn't figure out which version or which disk (there are a ton) was right for my computer. Now I know that the first disk installs the basics, and the rest install the drivers and software and such, but I don't want to have to download a bunch of ISOs and waste discs. Having only the basic Debian (only terminal command line) would not be a problem normally for me, but the Debian install was not able to find a driver for my ethernet port. This is the problem.

    I would like to know how to acquire a driver for my ethernet port that will install and run in Debian. Then I would like to know how to install it with a USB flash drive, using only the command line. Can anyone help me out?
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    Which version of Debian did you try?
    What ethernet card do you have?

    To get help you need to provide *relevant* information.

    I don't use leading edge hardware and so probably won't be able to help, but someone else may.

    Jim
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  3. 08-31-2008 #3
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    You can't find an Ubuntu LiveCD that works? Some questions for you then:

    I'm assuming this is a 64 bit system, correct?

    Did you try THIS LiveCD installer? ubuntu-8.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso
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  4. 09-01-2008 #4
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    Yea, I should use that. But is there anyway of finding out what type of ethernet port you have without having the documentation for the motherboard? That ISO is exactly what I need, lol.
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  5. 09-02-2008 #5
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    Wow, forget this entire thread now. The installation disc for Ubuntu AMD64 had the correct driver for my Ethernet port.
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