Re: Can't install new driver

[Curt <curty@free.fr>]

On 2016-08-19, Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> I got the firmware from debian downloads.  I put a new nic card in my 
> computer so I can connect to the internet.  I need the 
> rtl_nic/rtl8168g-2.fw driver to get it to work.  I have that driver on 
> my usb stick.  I need to install it from the usb stick to the computer 
> with weezy on it.  I don't remember if there is a way to do that.  Does 
> that help.
>

You downloaded the driver from wheezy-backports?  It's a deb file (a
debian package).  Normally, you would simply transfer the deb from the
usb key to your wheezy box and install it via the following command (as
root) :'dpkg -i firmware-realtek_0.43~bpo70+1_all.deb' and you'd be
done.

Or have I missed something along the way (after inadquate
contemplation)?


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