Computer repair shop

[Larry Cook]

Hi David,

> installing Ubuntu and then finding a wireless card that will work 
> with it.

I just installed Ubuntu 8.04 Desktop on my Dell Inspiron 7500 with an 
Enterasys RoamAbout 802.11 DS PCMCIA card (it's old and only supports 
a/b).  The only thing I had to do was hold down the left mouse button on 
the Network Manager icon in the top left to get a menu where I could 
choose my wireless network.  Most successful, in terms of everything 
just working, Linux install I've ever done on a laptop.

Also check out this link:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported

Also, I was recently looking at the Inspiron laptop that Dell sells with 
Ubuntu 7.10 pre-installed and it has the Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 ABG 
(Centrino).

> 15-year-old angst-driven daughter?  I will sell cheapest.

No thanks, I already have one! :-(

Larry