package manager and wireless

[natman]

Hi,
I have just installed 904 and am having a hard time with the new package manger. My wireless also will not work, the widget sees the network but wont connect. How do i install Knetworkmanger or wicd?

also i searched for firefox in kpackage kit, there are sooo many things there which one is "firefox"?

Thanks:
Patrick

[natman]

Re: package manager and wireless

I really need help, i can boot into kubuntu with no wireless, if i ask kpackagekit to install wicd, kpackage kit just says "querying" this seems to go on forever and thats it! How the hell do i get a working wireless mamanger?

[flarson]

Re: package manager and wireless

In jaunty wicd is in the regular repositories. I was surprised to find that it is not for Intrepid. The problem is that you now have no network and need to get the package, IIUC. A few options

Plug in an ethernet cable and use it to get the package installed.

Configure the wireless via /etc/network/interfaces until you get wicd installed. I explained how to do this here.
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...6973#msg176973

Use another computer to download wicd from the repository and move it to your laptop via a usb drive or cd.

[flarson]

Re: package manager and wireless

A small bit of progress. I hope it is in KDE 4.3.