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* sudo passwd  //to enable the root account
* sudo passwd  //to setup the root account
* [ Rehttp://www.watchingthenet.com/restore-panels-in-ubuntu-back-to-their-default-settings.htmlstore Panels In Ubuntu Back To Their Default Settings]
* sudo -i [http://www.ubuntux.org/how-to-change-the-root-password-in-ubuntu  If you need persistent root access simply use]
* sudo -s [http://www.ubuntux.org/how-to-change-the-root-password-in-ubuntu How do I login as root user?]
 
* [http://www.watchingthenet.com/restore-panels-in-ubuntu-back-to-their-default-settings.html Restore Panels In Ubuntu Back To Their Default Settings]
** gconftool-2 --shutdown
** gconftool-2 --shutdown
** gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/panel
** gconftool --recursive-unset /apps/panel
** pkill gnome-panel
** pkill gnome-panel
* [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1777990 Acer Extensa 5420 wireless problems with 11.04 (my  comments: also works for U 12.04)]
Re: Acer Extensa 5420 wireless problems with 11.04
Hi we need to change drivers.
Code:
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source
Then:
Code:
sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer
Code:
sudo modprobe b43
Thanks

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Re: Acer Extensa 5420 wireless problems with 11.04
Hi we need to change drivers.
Code:
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source
Then:
Code:
sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer
Code:
sudo modprobe b43
Thanks