How to convert BT2 to slackware 12 HDD install

[FockeWulf]

Also, I have a wired LAN cable internet.

[purehate]

The upgrade wipes out ALL drivers even my cat5/ethernet driver so I'm sure thats his problem.

[FockeWulf]

It would help someone to have a clue where to start helping you diagnose the problem if you actually gave some info about your hardware, commands you have tried error messages etc.

I didn't expect a full answer on the first reply.

I thought I'd start out buy stating my basic problem first and going from there.

[FockeWulf]

The upgrade wipes out ALL drivers even my cat5/ethernet driver so I'm sure thats his problem.

Yeah I'm guessing that too.

I have never had the need to ever install a new driver so how would I go about installing a new driver?

I have an Intel 82801DB PRO/100 VE (LOM) Ethernet Controller

[FockeWulf]

Also, what exactly does the wlassistant pkg do? is this for wireless LAN's

[purehate]

Its a GUI for connecting to wireless networks. Linux connection is generally done from the command line and the wlan ass. makes a easier transition for people more familiar with windows

[balding_parrot]

It should also be mentioned that wlassistant is very buggy and should only be used when you really cannot do it manually, a skill that should be worked on so you can.

[FockeWulf]

So basically what I need to do is install the driver.

Where would the driver information be located on my HDD installed BT2 for my Intel 82801DB PRO/100 VE (LOM) Ethernet Controller? (Prior to the Slackware 12 upgrade.)

Everything goes great up until I install the new packages.

Then when I try to connect with a browser (or do a netstat, ifconfig) it says I don't have a connection.

Obviously you can tell I haven't used linux very long


Is the driver info located somewhere in the /ETC folder?

[drgr33n]

Com'on FockeWulf it was right at the start of the tut

Next you will need some drivers for your network card. Find out what card you are using and grab the latest drivers patched for injection of course.

You will need to get wlassistant again. Grab it here http://sourceforge.net/project/downl...mirror=surfnet

Google it you should be able to find them

[Unregistered]

installpkg pixman-0.9.5-i486-1.tgz

Where do I get pixman-0.9.5-i486-1.tgz from? Its not in the slackware-12.0 folder.