If that doesnt work, you can try the same for the kernel through synaptics..
Just search for :
linux-image-2.6.39-bpo.2-686-pae
install it and reboot...
Good luck
On 1/20/12, Luís Bandarra <lbanda...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 20-01-2012 16:09, Fernando Gadea wrote:
>> I use Synaptics the most, to tell the true. As I am not a power user
>> I'm affraid I can mix things up if I try something in the terminal for
>> myself. So yes, I am doing what you tell and learning (and I am
>> reading the linux command line book, but slowly).
>
> In Synaptic go to: Package->Force Version {I use in pt_PT: "Pacote->Forçar
> Versão"} and choose the one in backports, and try the rest with the
> packages: firmware-ralink and wireless-tools
>
>> This txt file shows that ralink is installed. Notice I had a problem
>> updating the backport packages the first try, but after it worked, or
>> it seems to...
>>
>> Fernando
>>
>>
>>
>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleopt...@gmail.com>:
>>> Well there might be some conflict with
>>> Ign http://apt.puredata.info squeeze/main amd64 Packages
>>> Err http://apt.puredata.info squeeze/main amd64 Packages
>>>
>>> try to comment out that repo in the /etc/apt/sources.list file.
>>> Open up the file in an editor and put # infront of the line.
>>> Then
>>>
>>> aptitude update
>>> aptitude install firmware-ralink wireless-tools
>>>
>>> Just a question did you use always aptitude or just now because of the
>>> example. If not try with apt-get. It is a bout the same only it treats
>>> dependancies a different way.
>>> Instead of aptitude update& install try:
>>> apt-get update
>>> apt-get install firmware-ralink wireless-tools
>>>
>>> Again only if you did not use aptitude in the past.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fga...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Here it is the terminal output in txt
>>>> Please don't look at the puredata server problem. it seems that there
>>>> is no extended version for 64 bit.
>>>>
>>>> When I give it the order to install the ralink firmware it tells me
>>>> that it won't be installed, updated or deleted any package.
>>>> Well, please, see it for yourself in the file.
>>>> Thank you again
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleopt...@gmail.com>:
>>>>> Well not sure, most probably the ralink firmware is the one you are
>>>>> missing, try follow the steps for squeeze and report where you get
>>>>> stuck..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fga...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Sorry, I missed the lsusb file.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Fernando Gadea<fga...@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>> Yes I can Zuper: here it goes the lsusb in a txt file, and I go to
>>>>>>> your link now!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ps: thank you, and the list, for all for this help!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Fernando
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleopt...@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>> Dear Fernando,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> As it seems formt he output, last line, you have an wifi adapter
>>>>>>>> based
>>>>>>>> on Ralink chipset. Still though the output is a bit strange cause it
>>>>>>>> doesn not list a clear model.
>>>>>>>> You can please do the same with lsusb?
>>>>>>>> Open terminal and put:
>>>>>>>> lsusb
>>>>>>>> copy/paste result in a text file and attach it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In the meantime it would be also helpfull is you go here
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://wiki.debian.org/rt2860sta
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> and start reading the squeeze part of the tutorial. Try to follow
>>>>>>>> step
>>>>>>>> by step and report where you get stuck.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fga...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> No problem, here it is in txt file
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Fernando
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleopt...@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>> Well sorry that was my mistake, I am at work and currently cannot
>>>>>>>>>> open
>>>>>>>>>> .odt files..You can save it as .doc for MSOffice and I will be
>>>>>>>>>> able
>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>> open it...
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fga...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for your answer!
>>>>>>>>>>> here it goes the lspci atachment.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you again
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleopt...@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Fernando,
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> If you need to enable your wireless interface we need to know a
>>>>>>>>>>>> bit
>>>>>>>>>>>> more on your addpter,lets try the lspci command.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Open a terminal and type:
>>>>>>>>>>>> lspci
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> paste output in a file and attach it in you next message.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fga...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm almost desperate...
>>>>>>>>>>>>> my machine is with debian 6.0.3 with gnome 2.30.3
>>>>>>>>>>>>> kernel 2.6.32-5-amd64
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is the specification chart of hardware and drivers in w7:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02698960&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=mx&dlc=es&lc=es&product=5057770
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=es&cc=mx&dlc=es&sw_lang=&product=5057770#N262
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I've already looked for free drivers in Synaptic and installed
>>>>>>>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>>>>>>>> that seamed related with no luck.
>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is my first time with Debian (I come from Puredyne, but I
>>>>>>>>>>>>> am
>>>>>>>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>>>>>>>> a power user).
>>>>>>>>>>>>> The first install in this new machine was Ubuntu Studio, and
>>>>>>>>>>>>> wifi
>>>>>>>>>>>>> was
>>>>>>>>>>>>> working. Nevertheless I wanted to try Debian since time ago.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I searched the list for info about this machine and it seems
>>>>>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>>> am
>>>>>>>>>>>>> the only with this hardware..
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please, help!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you all for any tip,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fernando Gadea
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
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