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Need to install Ubuntu linux on an HP Pavillion a6400f?

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Linux does quite well on this machine, but there is a problem with the built in ethernet (gigabit adapter). The hardware appears to be detected correctly, but the network card doesn't really work wit…

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Avery J. Parker

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Linux does quite well on this machine, but there is a problem with the built in ethernet (gigabit adapter). The hardware appears to be detected correctly, but the network card doesn't really work with the driver. Thankfully it's a fairly easy fix... thanks to the ubuntu forums.

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