New Linux user - hlp!!!

cozumel · Apr 17, 2006, 02:00 AM

Just burnt a LiveCD with PCLinux OS. She boots fine except for 2 USB problems. (I only have to USB devices!!)

HP Officejet all-in-one detected ok. Fax and printer drivers ok. Scanner failed. Can live with this for time being. Don't often need it.

Main problem is router. Can't get onto internet. Is a real pain. Cannot 'Google' or go to any knowledge base whilst running Linux to find out cause and remedy.

On the device manager, this USB device is listed as unknown. Router is a BT Voyager 205 provided free by my ISP. I only have it for about 10 more days 'till I get paid then I am upgrading with different router and will connect via ethernet. I don't like securty with wifi.

But I am impatient. I've been told that Linux is not resource hungry, is quick and much better security. So I am considering changing from XP to Linux lock, stock and barrel. I am going to search knowledge base on PCLinuxOS but was wondering if anyone else out there could shed some light?

Although I am getting a new router it is fundamental that I learn the basics (including how to set up my old router and officejet) so that I can being to have some fun with Linux. Never used any UNIX based system before.

Help....pls...

RIV@NVX · Apr 17, 2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cozumel

On the device manager, this USB device is listed as unknown. Router is a BT Voyager 205 provided free by my ISP. I only have it for about 10 more days 'till I get paid then I am upgrading with different router and will connect via ethernet. I don't like securty with wifi.

Go to terminal, type "lsusb -v", and copy the output here. Maybe we can make something of it.

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But I am impatient. I've been told that Linux is not resource hungry, is quick and much better security. So I am considering changing from XP to Linux lock, stock and barrel. I am going to search knowledge base on PCLinuxOS but was wondering if anyone else out there could shed some light?

Although I am getting a new router it is fundamental that I learn the basics (including how to set up my old router and officejet) so that I can being to have some fun with Linux. Never used any UNIX based system before.

Help....pls...

The thing with Linux is - if you really want to use it, you will find a way to fix or workaround everything. Believe me, I experienced it many times.

cozumel · Apr 18, 2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RIV@NVX

Go to terminal, type "lsusb -v", and copy the output here. Maybe we can make something of it.

The thing with Linux is - if you really want to use it, you will find a way to fix or workaround everything. Believe me, I experienced it many times.

Will do, just got to sort out cooling problem first - temps too high.

cozumel · Apr 20, 2006, 12:57 AM

I typed "Isusb -v" but terminal said bad command.

Went onto a forum on PCLinuxOS and a thread on there advised that routers connected by USB were designed for Windows and will nearly always fail with Linux.

Shutdown. Re-connected router by LAN. Powered up and enable LAN on BIOS. Hey Presto!!! I'm typing this post using Linux. Problem solved.
Now to work on my SANE problem......

By the way, temps are down by 7c

UberLord · Apr 20, 2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cozumel

I typed "Isusb -v" but terminal said bad command.

lsusb -v

l is a small l as in lama, not I as in Indigo

cozumel · Apr 20, 2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by UberLord

lsusb -v

l is a small l as in lama, not I as in Indigo

I actually tried, if I remember correctly, 5 different combinations. I did both small and capitals for both "i" and "l". Also tried "1".

Going to switch back to Linux to check I did it correctly. Also to make sure I am using terminal correctly.

By the way, could you explain the command lsusb -v please. Does it mean 'ls' as in list and usb as in.... Basically list usb devices?? What does "-v" do? I am going to download full command list to pdf or something so that I can start exploring command line. Haven't really used any command line since DOS 5.0 and I do kinda miss it!!!

Also gonna surf to HP to see whether linux drivers for all-in-one resolve SANE failed install.

RIV@NVX · Apr 20, 2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cozumel

I actually tried, if I remember correctly, 5 different combinations. I did both small and capitals for both "i" and "l". Also tried "1".

Going to switch back to Linux to check I did it correctly. Also to make sure I am using terminal correctly.

Maybe running /sbin/lsusb -v as root will do the trick?

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By the way, could you explain the command lsusb -v please. Does it mean 'ls' as in list and usb as in.... Basically list usb devices?? What does "-v" do? I am going to download full command list to pdf or something so that I can start exploring command line. Haven't really used any command line since DOS 5.0 and I do kinda miss it!!!

lsusb lists usb devices / usb ports on computer, and -v is for verbose output.

UberLord · Apr 21, 2006, 05:15 PM

Maybe he doesn't have lsusb installed (it's part of the usbutils package)

RIV@NVX · Apr 21, 2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by UberLord

Maybe he doesn't have lsusb installed (it's part of the usbutils package)

Well, it's also a possibility (for example, FC doesn't bundle it by default).

cozumel · Apr 22, 2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UberLord

Maybe he doesn't have lsusb installed (it's part of the usbutils package)

I think this must be the case. Also tried command on a friends Linux system and back as a bad command.

I have sorted out SANE propblem and intl keyboard via Synaptic.

Thanks for help

Apr 17, 2006, 02:00 AM	#1
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	New Linux user - hlp!!! Just burnt a LiveCD with PCLinux OS. She boots fine except for 2 USB problems. (I only have to USB devices!!) HP Officejet all-in-one detected ok. Fax and printer drivers ok. Scanner failed. Can live with this for time being. Don't often need it. Main problem is router. Can't get onto internet. Is a real pain. Cannot 'Google' or go to any knowledge base whilst running Linux to find out cause and remedy. On the device manager, this USB device is listed as unknown. Router is a BT Voyager 205 provided free by my ISP. I only have it for about 10 more days 'till I get paid then I am upgrading with different router and will connect via ethernet. I don't like securty with wifi. But I am impatient. I've been told that Linux is not resource hungry, is quick and much better security. So I am considering changing from XP to Linux lock, stock and barrel. I am going to search knowledge base on PCLinuxOS but was wondering if anyone else out there could shed some light? Although I am getting a new router it is fundamental that I learn the basics (including how to set up my old router and officejet) so that I can being to have some fun with Linux. Never used any UNIX based system before. Help....pls...

Apr 20, 2006, 12:57 AM	Thread Starter #4
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	USB routers no good on Linux I typed "Isusb -v" but terminal said bad command. Went onto a forum on PCLinuxOS and a thread on there advised that routers connected by USB were designed for Windows and will nearly always fail with Linux. Shutdown. Re-connected router by LAN. Powered up and enable LAN on BIOS. Hey Presto!!! I'm typing this post using Linux. Problem solved. Now to work on my SANE problem...... By the way, temps are down by 7c __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

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