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ianr

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#18808 24-Jan-2008 14:21
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Hi
I'd appreciate any help on loading the Sierra Wireless 595Usb modem (Telecom) on to a new linux-based Asus EEEPC 701.
The sierra website prefers Windows XP software.
Thanks
Ian

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  #106519 24-Jan-2008 14:38
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Welcome, although the form factor and connectivity method suit the eeepc, it seems its still quite a job to get the device working under Linux.

http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?pid=92174

If the entire page is gobbledygook to you, then you will need to consider either going without your connectivity on the eee, or switching to Windows XP on it (and the drivers will install as easily as any other Windows PC).









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  #106524 24-Jan-2008 14:52
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Thanks for the advice - the linux language is way over my head - I may regretfully try loading XP - can you direct me to any relevant threds?

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  #107246 28-Jan-2008 20:13
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Sounds like trouble I'd run into.

Although I'll probably switch the default install to Ubuntu. How do you find the screen size on your EEE? I am thiiiiiiiiis close to buying one, but I can't get past that tiny screen.

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  #107285 28-Jan-2008 22:29
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Screen is fine. I just ditched XP to try the default OS that it ships with (I got my eeepc a few weeks old with XP on it already), and on both OSes, screen is fine. Yes - its small, but thats a tradeoff....







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  #108312 3-Feb-2008 16:35
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Wow I made that previous post before I bought my EEE. Now I've got it. And Im like hell yeah. I got a EEE. Its odd being able to hold a x86 in one hand.

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