Toshiba Satellite a215 S7437 best linux dist Closed

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Hello everyone,

I have a Toshiba Satellite a215 S7437 laptop, and want to switch to Linux and I am a complete newbie at this and have no idea how to get drivers to work, I have Kubuntu installed as a duel boot, and have everything working but my wireless card (sound was working out of the fresh install)  Was wondering if anyone could give me advice on getting my wifi to work, and then on installing programs  =X   I cant figure it out  rofl... I am so newb...

sherref · Accepted Answer

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Para · Answer

Anyone?  Please need some help here.  -_-

Asgard · Answer

A lot of linux users have this problem so don't be worried. Go to system->administration->hardware drivers and deactivate the current driver installed for your wireless card. Then go to system->administration->Synaptic Package Manager. There you should find the latest linux-backports-modules and install them by checking the box next to it, selecting install, then clicking the arrow at the top of the window that says apply. Shut down your computer, boot it back up, and the wireless card should work properly.  Hope this helps!

Mcrae · Answer

download the linux driver for your realtek wireless card from the toshiba website and install it. ( cd to folder, make and make install)

Toshiba Satellite a215 S7437 best linux dist

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