which is the best Linux distribution for wireless with a laptop?
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I recommend that you get Kubuntu.  It has software built in that can handle Wi-Fi for a laptop.  The drivers for most, if not all hardware, is built into the Linux kernel, so most of your stuff will work, assuming your computer is fairly new, like 2001 or younger.  I'm using Kubuntu on a Pentium II 233MHz desktop right now, and I dual boot it with Windows 98 Second Edition without any problems.\nIf you have an other questions, feel free to email me at pritesh_patel52@yahoo.com
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There are a lot of good GNU/Linux distributions, depends what you want to do. if you want to your desktop, try Mandryba, Lycorix, Ubuntu (KUbuntu, Edubuntu), Gentoo... are the most frindly and easy to install.
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Are you saying that the laptop does not already have a wireless card in it.  Most new laptops sold are already equipped with 802.11g (aka 54g) wireless cards.  I would check your manual or specs to make sure that it doesn't already have a card in it.  If it doesn't read on.\n\nIf you want to use WiFi in your home then you will need a router.  My personal favorite is anything by Netgear but any basic WiFi router should serve your needs.\n\nAs I said above if your laptop doesn't already have a WiFi card, then you will need to get a PCMCIA or USB wireless adapter.\n\nI would bet though, that the new laptop does already have a WiFi adapter in it.
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I suggest reading what others have to say about the best desktop versions of linux.  See here http://www.linuxboards.org/showthread.php?t=1542
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get a wireless-g pci adapter for your computer. or a wireless card for your laptop
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Your question is a bit obscure, but I'll have at it. \n\n=====\nWireless \n\nI'm presuming your laptop does not have WiFi builtin. It can be connected to the Internet through an Ethernet port or a USB port or ... if you have the right equipment. For instance, you can buy a USN WiFi adapter (most look a good bit like a thumb drive) whcih will connect to any access point it can reach. If it's not access protected, this might be enouhg. \n\nOr you can use Ethernet to connect to a WiFi radio, use that to connect to an Access Point and proceed. \n\nin either case, there will be issues about configuring your system for a network connection on USB or Ethernet. Usually, the installation utility for the USB WiFi adapter or the Ethernet adapter, should do this for you, especially if you're using Windows as it's the most popular opeating system by far. If you're using Linux or one of the Mac operating systems, your harware maker might not support Linux. And it's possible the Linux mavens haven't yet gotten around to reverse engineering that particular piece of hardware and making a Linux driver for it. \n\n\nNow let's consider the case of a wireless router. Your laptop connects to it via Ethernet cable. Assume that's a good connection. your next question will be how to connect to a WiFi network within reach. Will it work?\n\n802.11 a/b/g/n all allow several kinds of connections. The client mode can connect to an access point, an access point can connect to several clients (typically 3 or 4, except for odd antenna arrangements), or one client can connect to one other client. \n\nIf your router is set up as an 'access point', it can only connect (except in rare cases) to a client, and can't ask the client to connect. If your router is set to 'client mode', it can ask any reachable access point to allow a connection. Access points broadcast beason signals telling clients who and what they are (unless the beason is defeated in some security modes, in which case the client wanting to connect must know the access point's information). \n\n=====\nDSL\n\nIf your laptop is connected to the router via Ethernet, and the DSL adapter is connected to the router via Ethernet, and both connections are suited to the ports (speed, duplex, crossover/no crossover, ...), you are likely to have success. You will probably have to know the IP addresses of the devices, and properly configure them, but that should be enough. \n\nThe router should have a way to defeat the wireless radio in it, as you may not want others to connect to the Internet via the router. Check the router documentatin for its control interface where this sort of thing should be covered.\n\nIf you want to use the router to provide a wireless connection to the Ethernet connected to the Internet (via  DSL), you should need only to make sure the router is in access point mode, and the radio enabled. If you don't require encryption for connecting clients, anyone who can hear the router's wireless beason breadcast should be able to use the DSL Internet connection.\n\nBut, there is considerable variation in the configuration methods and flexibility between routers from various vendors. You should certainly read the manual(s) and check the vendors' Web sites for additional material.
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A good laptop like my own will take any wireless feed providing your in a city or town with plenty of wireless connections. I went to NYC and I had hundreds of very fast connections at my disposal. And the most common wireless feed is IEEE802.11 (a/b/g) (Standard) ask for this wireless adapter and your good. Happy surfing.
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You need to have what they call a wireless capable Network card. With the wireless capable card and the software that goes with it, you can have the Wireless Internet access.\n\nYou need to find out which model of Wireless card you have. You can refer to the manual or call the laptop company to find out what model of card you have. You can go from there.\n\nHope this answer was helpful and please leave me a feedback.\nThanks,\n\nGuru
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A Secure Linux router distro with bandwidth control.\n\nfree and better than even cisco.\n\nAlso, get Shaw Extreme cable ( 800mbs )
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Sure--this is easy, inexpensive, and will completely change the way you use the internet!\n\nSince you already have a wireless adapter for your laptop, the only thing you should need is a wireless router.  Before we get into the particulars, the only way to take advantage of a wireless network is if you have a broadband internet connection--like DSL or cable internet.  Otherwise, it just won't work.\n\nOn to routers.  You can find them at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City, as well as anyone selling computer accessories.  The best-known brands are D-Link, Linksys, and Belkin.  You should be able to buy one for $40-70 or maybe less with a rebate offer.\n\nSet-up is pretty simple.  You should follow the setup instructions, but you should just have to plug the router into a power outlet, and connect the Ethernet cable coming from your modem to the input on the router.  It should all be clearly labeled for you.\n\nThere will likely be some configuring that you will need to do, but it's easy, since the router software interface is accessed by your web browser.  One of the first things you will want to do is set up your router for encryption.  \n\nThere are a couple of different standards that are available--I think WPA is the newest and best.  In any event, you'll need to generate a "passphrase"--a random series of letters and numbers that you should save in a safe place.  You'll need to enter this passphrase in your wireless adapter utility software to connect to the router.  Once your adapter detects your network, it will walk you through connecting to it, including entering the passphrase.  You should be sure and save this connection as a "profile" so your utility will save the passphrase and make it easy to re-connect again.\n\nThat is really pretty much it.  The router should work without much attention.  You may need to occasionally reboot it, but I have little if any trouble with mine.  Remember too, that if you have or want additional computers to access the router that each computer will need its own wireless adapter as well.  USB adapters are a great choice for desktops or laptops, since they require no installation.\n\nEnjoy your new wireless network once you set it up!
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There are many guides available on the internet.\n\nSimply search for "wireless networking guide".\n\nI linked a few in sources.\n\n\nAs far as best equipment to buy, the preferred (and popular) brands are Linksys, Belkin, and Netgear.
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Give Knoppix or DSL (Damn Small Linux) a try.  They're basically the same OS but you can put DSL on a usb drive and boot from that on most newer computers.  I've never tried the SUSE live cd but I've always liked SUSE on my laptops.
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Any one you choose will work with Linux.  It's all standards-based.
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If u r looking got user friendly stick to windows. If u dont have a thorough knowledge of computers u will lost using Linux.
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simple answer ... linux ...
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Linux for working and Windows for gaming.\n\nLinux is also somewhat good for games, but I am too cheap to pay for cedega =[\n\nI have both on my desktop and both on my laptop.
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Well, this depends on what you want to do. You can use a linux box as a router/Internet gateway, as a server(web, ftp, mail etc.), as a personal desktop (these days there are many easy to install distributions like suse, fedora, mandriva etc. and they come with a large set of programs: office - word proccessors, spreadsheet applications etc. - , programming, internet tools - browsers, im clients etc. and many many more), or you can use a linux box by combining the three in any form :). if you are really interested you can try a live distro like knoppix to see if it fits youre needs