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

Latest revision as of 02:32, 17 September 2012

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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
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