Getting Linux going

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Getting Linux going

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I just installed Ubuntu Linux, so my system is now a tri-boot XP/Vista/Ubuntu. I'm completely new to Linux, and need a bit of help along the way.

-Wireless driver: How do I install Ndiswrapper to use a Windows wireless driver with Ubuntu, so I can get online? My wireless adapter is a Netgear WPN111.
(I can't download it except from Windows..so don't tell me to download from the Add/Remove Applications screen. I don't have a wired connection to my modem.)

-Display Driver: How would I go about installing the Linux driver for an nVidia GeForce 6150 LE on Ubuntu? I kept getting an error about the fact that I was "running an X server". I would like to run at a better resolution than 800x600..

Hopefully someone here knows Linux..
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Re: Getting Linux going

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I used similar instructions to those found on This page when I used Ubuntu for a little while.

This should at least let you get your resolution right.
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This guide should be your first stop for all your Ubuntu questions.
http://ubuntuguide.org/
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Re: Getting Linux going

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Crazytieguy, you are making me want to reinstall Ubuntu... :)
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Re: Getting Linux going

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Linux is awesome(If you disregard the fact of it having no games)
I got a network with my XP computer and 98 computer in about twenty seconds.
I use Puppy Linux, the TeenPup version
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