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 Today Ubuntu issued a kernel update that, unfortunately, with the RiceeeyTweak2 script applied stops WiFi from working.
Why?
well to get wireless working in the first place you remember that we installed a .deb package off the install CD. This installed the correct drivers for the atheros wifi card.
as it turns out this package is not in the kernel dependency list - so when the kernel gets updated this package doesn't!
How to fix?
the fix is quite straight forward - DON'T update just yet....
what we have to do first is go into Synaptic Package Manager and install
linux-backports-modules-intrepid
this puts the correct dependency on your system to avoid future kernel problems.
Once the above package is installed, go ahead and update your kernel.
I will be looking into a fix for the above mismatch in packages for the next release of RiceeeyTweak2
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Today saw a general clean up of the scripts.
v1 - updated the link to the madwifi drivers - they changed location again  and tweaked the Overclock Notification.
v2 - updated the code that was causing parse errors on some setups.
Please report back with all problems and suggestions
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Posted by ricey on Monday, November 24, 2008 (21:32:38) (1054 reads)
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After a few discussions and a little research here is a new version of RiceeeyTweak for Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex.
This version - 2.1 - includes a few extra module changes and boot tweaks to speed up boot (a little) and introduces CPU Frequency scaling.
The CPU now scales On Demand from 562mhz to 900mhz.
This saves battery on low usage but increases speed on high usage.
The install process is the same, if you have v2 installed already, delete the install files and then download and run the new script in the same manner.
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Just for clarification there are currently two scripts here at eee.ricey.co.uk.
The first - v1 - is for Ubuntu 8.04 'Hardy Heron' only. Available here
The second - v2 - is for Ubuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex' only. Available here
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Posted by ricey on Monday, November 03, 2008 (14:48:30) (922 reads)
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8.10 'Intrepid Ibex' on the 701 |
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As we know the Eee-PC from ASUS is a remarkable little computer! So what better to do with it than to install Ubuntu's latest and greatest Linux Distribution - Ubuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex'.
The install process is very simple, I will try, here, to run through what is needed and the steps taken.
Firstly we need to choose the version of ubuntu to use. There are 4 mainstream variants.
1. Ubuntu (this used the Gnome window manager)
2. Kubuntu (with the KDE window manager)
3. Xubuntu (this uses XFCE)
4. Fluxbuntu (this uses fluxbox - very minimalist!)
Right, let's get installing...
The first thing we need is the CD ISO image, these can be downloaded from the sites above.
Secondly a USB stick to install from, you'll need at least a 1GB stick for this to work.
Ok, let's get the USB stick prepared on your main computer. First we need to make sure that is is formatted as FAT16 or FAT32 and have the boot flag 'on' or it won't work, we also need a small utility called isostick. A great little utility that makes the whole USB stick a bootable device with Ubuntu ready to go in just one command!
Make a temporary directory in your home directory (or wherever you make temporary directories!) and place the .iso file in there. Pop the isostick script in there with it. In a terminal change to the directory where the .iso and the isostick files are saved and plug in your USB stick. For a detailed explanation of creating a bootable USB stick have a look here.
For this to work we need to find out where your USB stick has appeared in the file system on the computer. This will be in the /dev directory. Mine comes up as /dev/sdg1. Taking mine as an example and using the latest ubuntu .iso enter the command in the termainal like this:
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sudo ./isostick /home/ricey/temp/ubuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso /dev/sdg1 |
A few error messages about file permissions will appear but don't worry they're not relevant - it is because FAT doesn't support file permissions so an error occurs when we try to use them.
After a short wait a 'success' message should appear.
Safely remove the USB stick from the computer and we're finished! Wasn't that easy??
Right over to the Eee.
With the Eee powered down plug in the USB stick and hit the power button.
When the initial ASUS boot screen appears hit the 'ESC' key. This will bring up the boot device select screen. Using the arrow keys select your USB stick from the list and hit enter. The Eee will boot from the stick.
Use your arrow keys to select your language and hit [Enter] to continue.
Select 'Install Ubuntu' from the list then sit back and watch it boot.
(If you want to just try the OS, boot using the 'Try Ubuntu...' option)
After a short while the ubuntu installer will appear.
Ok let's get the install under way:
As we only have a small screen during the install some of the windows will fall off the bottom of it. You can move the windows around the screen by pressing ALT+Left Click together anywhere on the window and dragging the it about.
Follow the simple instructions until you get to the disk partitioning part.
There are a few theories around as how to partition your 4gb solid state drive, but I personally go for simplicity.
One large partition and no swap space.
Select 'Manual' configuration.
This will bring up a list of Partitions/Hard Drives
The top most entry is your Internal 4Gb Solid State Disk. Delete any partitions so you should have 4.0 Gb of free space. Selecting this free space, create a new partition.
In the dialogue all we have to enter is the filesystem type, 'Ext2' and mount point, which will be
accept those settings and continue.
Enter your user details to continue with the install.
Once the installer has all your details a final summary screen will appear
Hit the 'Install' button if you are happy and watch it go...
All in it should take about 15 mins to install the base system.
Once finished click the button to restart. When prompted to, remove the USB stick and hit enter to shutdown.
The Eee will then restart and boot into your shiney new ubuntu install.
RiceeeyTweak2 (quick link)
Making all your Hardware work!
As many of you know the RiceeeyTweak script has helped getting the Eee's hardware working. Well Intrepid is no different. I have been looking into the problems with the 70x series since the early releases. There are still some but not as many as before!
What doesn't work on the default install?
1. Shutdown - the sound card still needs a push to shutdown
2. Media Card Eject - doesn't get ejected at shutdown forcing a check on every startup
3. Hotkeys - just get confused - espcially the wifi toggle
4. Wifi - drivers aren't included by default
The new script is for 70x hardware only as I have no access to any other Eee netbook, but all the above are fixed on the 70x series.
I'm now supplying a .tar.gz package with modified system files included to replace the default installed files. There aren't many but it seemed easier to replace the files than adjust them. The only problem with this is official updates. If Ubuntu 're-replace' these files then you will need to re-run the script. I will keep an eye on the updates to see if the problems get fixed or not.
The files that get replaced are:
/etc/init.d/halt
/etc/init.d/umountfs
/etc/modules
/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-local
/etc/acpi/if-asus-eee.sh (created)
/etc/acpi/eee-wifi-on-off.sh (created)
/etc/acpi/events/asus-wireless-on
/etc/acpi/events/asus-wireless-off
/etc/acpi/events/asus-mail (removed!)
(backups of already created files are made)
The script also changes gnome settings - as before - making the fonts smaller etc.
Installation is easy. Download the .tar.gz file to your Desktop. Right click on the file and click on 'Extract Here'
This creates a new folder, inside which you will find the script file and a folder containing the files that will be replaced.
Once extracted open a terminal
System >> Applications >> Terminal
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cd Desktop/RiceeeyTweak2
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./RiceeeyTweak2.sh
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The first step, as the script says, is something you can do yourself!
Although Ubuntu decided not to include the wifi drivers, they have included a .deb on the CD. Which means no more compiling! The script provides instructions on how to get this file installed.
Once the script has run it's course, just reboot and enjoy. Even 'Sleep' works - fn+f2
I hope the script is useful - enjoy!
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