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#34527 25-May-2009 18:57

So I won one of these this morning....

Anyone got one, and mind finding me a little bit of info? I'm after the USB device id from the 3G modem. I can tell you approximately where to look if anyone can help.

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#217797 25-May-2009 20:03

Congratulate to you... I won't having it if I won it but I won't go out and buy it, the keyboard is a bit tinsy tiny and it doesn't have F11 and F12. Isn't it come installed with Windows XP, which you can use Device Manager to find that out?

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#217799 25-May-2009 20:07

Oh, agreed... its keyboard is a bit small, but hey I'll still use it :P

I would definitely look, but I don't have it yet - it gets couriered. I'm wondering if the specific model of 3G modem is included in the list of supported devices in the linux USB serial option module.

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#217826 25-May-2009 20:58

In US, I think you have the option to install Linux. I am sure Wiki would have some info, if any token, Dell Mini 9 is the best candidate for Hackintosh, so won't be surprised if its devices would be more compatible.

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#217831 25-May-2009 21:09

Yeah, I know. I'm specifically interested in the usb device id of the HSDPA modem so I can confirm whether or not it's included in the stock kernel source. I believe it is, I just want to check.

No worries, I'll just wait till it arrives.

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#217862 25-May-2009 23:10

Can you provide the output of 'sudo lsusb'

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#217868 26-May-2009 00:12

He hasn't got it yet.

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#217917 26-May-2009 09:00

openmedia: Can you provide the output of 'sudo lsusb'

Yeah, as chiefie states, I don't have it yet, hence why asking if someone else can get the info.. appears no-one has one, so I'll just have to wait. I suppose I could also wander down to the vodafone shop in town and have a look too, which I'll probably do.

Thanks for the 'help' though, but I should have mentioned I'm a linux geek from way back. :)

(I'm actually quite keen to give Moblin a go, but it doesn't support HSDPA/WWAN yet.)

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#217936 26-May-2009 10:33

Oh! Ask #find3gguy, he maybe able to take a snapshot of the Windows XP Device Manager for ya.

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#217937 26-May-2009 10:36

chiefie: Oh! Ask #find3gguy, he maybe able to take a snapshot of the Windows XP Device Manager for ya.

lol... nah, I'll leave him alone, it'll arrive tomorrow apparently, got a phone call from the distributor about 20 minutes ago.

Thanks anyway :)

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