Re: laptop hp dm1 3080 problems: clickpad, IDT High Definition Audio CODEC, Realtek smart card reader, Ralink/motorola/broadcom 2011 wifi

[Fernando Gadea <fgadea@gmail.com>]

I did as you said, but, do I have to put it like this:

debhttp://security.debia.... ....

or like this:

deb http://security.debia..... ..

because when I updated it gave me an error.

I am sorry if this is a naive question.
Thank you again



2012/1/20, Luís Bandarra <lbandarra@gmail.com>:
> On 20-01-2012 17:28, Fernando Gadea wrote:
>> The "force version" option is darked, I mean, present but not
>> available, even if I am in superuser mode. I tryed Ivanov's idea
>> (sorry I did not reply in time, Mr. Ivanov) but the Ralink link is
>> dead.
>> Should I install a previous version of Debian?
>
> If you select the package it's darken?
>
> Let's try this:
>
> 1. Back up your sources.list
>
> 2. Create a new sources.list with only:
> # non free squeeze updates:
> debhttp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/  squeeze main contrib non-free
> deb-srchttp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/  squeeze main contrib non-free
>
> debhttp://security.debian.org/  squeeze/updates main contrib non-free
> deb-srchttp://security.debian.org/  squeeze/updates main contrib non-free
>
> # squeeze-updates, previously known as 'volatile'
> debhttp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/  squeeze-updates main
> deb-srchttp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/  squeeze-updates main
>
> 3. In /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ create squeeze-backports.list and write to
> it:
>
> # debian backports
> debhttp://backports.debian.org/debian-backports  squeeze-backports main
> contrib non-free
>
> 4. Run synaptic as root and do reload.
>
> 5. (Hopefully) "Force version" will be available when selected the packages:
> linux-base
> initramfs-tools
>
> 6. Select linux-image-2.6.39-bpo.2-amd64
>
> 7. After that choose the firmware-ralink backport (0.33)
>
> Hopeful it will work!
>
> If it doesn't work, or prefer to compile (method sugested by Ivan), the link
> for the module is http://www.ralinktech.com/en/04_support/support.php?sn=501
> and choose the driver you want. It ask for registration after that.
>
>> 2012/1/20, Luís Bandarra<lbandarra@gmail.com>:
>>> On 20-01-2012 17:00, Fernando Gadea wrote:
>>>> Something is wrong: Packages could not be marked for installation.
>>>> Linux-image-2.6.39-bpo.2-amd64:
>>>> depends on linux-base (>=3~) but it is going to install
>>>> 2.6.32-39squeeze1
>>>> Recomends: firmware-linux-free but it will not be installed.
>>>> Breaks: initramfs-tools (<0.99~) but it is going to be installed 0.98.8
>>> Using synaptic, you need to "Force version" on the packages: linux-base
>>> and
>>> initramfs-tools and them select linux-image-2.6.39-bpo.2-amd64
>>> After that, you should select firmare-ralink from backport.
>>>
>>> If after that it doesn't work try the method sugestted by Ivan T. Ivanov:
>>> "Try instruction described here:
>>>
>>> http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=11206409&postcount=82
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ivan
>>> "
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> I wait for your answer,
>>>> Thank you
>>>>
>>>> ps: if I have to make a clean install I would do it, I mean, if that
>>>> solves a possible broken system.
>>>>
>>>> 2012/1/20, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>:
>>>>> In the Terminal I couldn't do it. I will try in Synaptics.
>>>>> Ok, I'll remember that, thenk you.
>>>>> I'll be back in some minutes
>>>>> Thank you a lot everyone
>>>>>
>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>> Try it from synaptics but you have to remove the double entry in
>>>>>> /etc/apt/source.list any way.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Remeber if anything goes wrong, with the new kernel hope not, you can
>>>>>> alwasy boot with the previous one from grub...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>   wrote:
>>>>>>> I think I found it in Synaptics, but it's name is slightly different:
>>>>>>> it says "linux 2.6.39-bpo.2-amd64". If that's it I'll go for it. Just
>>>>>>> tell me, please
>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>> If that doesnt work, you can try the same for the kernel through
>>>>>>>> synaptics..
>>>>>>>> Just search for :
>>>>>>>> linux-image-2.6.39-bpo.2-686-pae
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> install it and reboot...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Good luck
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Luís Bandarra<lbandarra@gmail.com>   wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 20-01-2012 16:09, Fernando Gadea wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> I use Synaptics the most, to tell the true. As I am not a power
>>>>>>>>>> user
>>>>>>>>>> I'm affraid I can mix things up if I try something in the terminal
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>> myself. So yes, I am doing what you tell and learning (and I am
>>>>>>>>>> reading the linux command line book, but slowly).
>>>>>>>>> In Synaptic go to: Package->Force Version {I use in pt_PT:
>>>>>>>>> "Pacote->Forçar
>>>>>>>>> Versão"} and choose the one in backports, and try the rest with the
>>>>>>>>> packages: firmware-ralink and wireless-tools
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> This txt file shows that ralink is installed. Notice I had a
>>>>>>>>>> problem
>>>>>>>>>> updating the backport packages the first try, but after it worked,
>>>>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>>>>> it seems to...
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Fernando
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>> Well there might be some conflict with
>>>>>>>>>>> Ign http://apt.puredata.info squeeze/main amd64 Packages
>>>>>>>>>>> Err http://apt.puredata.info squeeze/main amd64 Packages
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> try to comment out that repo in the /etc/apt/sources.list file.
>>>>>>>>>>> Open up the file in an editor and put # infront of the line.
>>>>>>>>>>> Then
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> aptitude update
>>>>>>>>>>> aptitude install firmware-ralink wireless-tools
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Just a question did you use always aptitude or just now because
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> example. If not try with apt-get. It is a bout the same only it
>>>>>>>>>>> treats
>>>>>>>>>>> dependancies a different way.
>>>>>>>>>>> Instead of aptitude update&    install try:
>>>>>>>>>>> apt-get update
>>>>>>>>>>> apt-get install firmware-ralink wireless-tools
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Again only if you did not use aptitude in the past.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>    wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Here it is the terminal output in txt
>>>>>>>>>>>> Please don't look at the puredata server problem. it seems that
>>>>>>>>>>>> there
>>>>>>>>>>>> is no extended version for 64 bit.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> When I give it the order to install the ralink firmware it tells
>>>>>>>>>>>> me
>>>>>>>>>>>> that it won't be installed, updated or deleted any package.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Well, please, see it for yourself in the file.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you again
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Well not sure, most probably the ralink firmware is the one you
>>>>>>>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>>>>>>>> missing, try follow the steps for squeeze and report where you
>>>>>>>>>>>>> get
>>>>>>>>>>>>> stuck..
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>    wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sorry, I missed the lsusb file.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes I can Zuper: here it goes the lsusb in a txt file, and I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> go
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> your link now!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ps: thank you, and the list, for all for this help!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fernando
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Fernando,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> As it seems formt he output, last line, you have an wifi
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> adapter
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> based
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> on Ralink chipset. Still though the output is a bit strange
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> cause
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doesn not list a clear model.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You can please do the same with lsusb?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Open terminal and put:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> lsusb
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> copy/paste result in a text file and attach it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In the meantime it would be also helpfull is you go here
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://wiki.debian.org/rt2860sta
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and start reading the squeeze part of the tutorial. Try to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> follow
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> step
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> by step and report where you get stuck.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>    wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No problem, here it is in txt file
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fernando
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Well sorry that was my mistake, I am at work and currently
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> cannot
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> open
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> .odt files..You can save it as .doc for MSOffice and I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> able
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> open it...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>    wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for your answer!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> here it goes the lspci atachment.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you again
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2012/1/20, Zuper Koleoptera<zuperkoleoptera@gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Fernando,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you need to enable your wireless interface we need to
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> bit
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> more on your addpter,lets try the lspci command.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Open a terminal and type:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> lspci
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> paste output in a file and attach it in you next
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> message.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 1/20/12, Fernando Gadea<fgadea@gmail.com>    wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm almost desperate...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> my machine is with debian 6.0.3 with gnome 2.30.3
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> kernel 2.6.32-5-amd64
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is the specification chart of hardware and drivers
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> w7:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02698960&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=mx&dlc=es&lc=es&product=5057770
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=4063&lc=es&cc=mx&dlc=es&sw_lang=&product=5057770#N262
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I've already looked for free drivers in Synaptic and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> installed
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that seamed related with no luck.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is my first time with Debian (I come from
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Puredyne,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> am
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a power user).
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The first install in this new machine was Ubuntu
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Studio,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wifi
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> was
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> working. Nevertheless I wanted to try Debian since time
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ago.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I searched the list for info about this machine and it
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> seems
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> am
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the only with this hardware..
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Please, help!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you all for any tip,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fernando Gadea
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Fernando Gadea