NBie Frustrations... 7233
On Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:11:23 -0800, Amamba
Give it up. One thing you're sure to get from Linux users is tons of bad atbreastude with...
Wow! You're up and running on your first try. Way to go! This says a lot about Ubuntu that you're up and running so well and so fast. The details you mention below are mere trifles by comparison. Try instructions on macromedia (exactly as shown) here:
Which includes this download:
When you have completed the install it should appear on this list, about:plugins (use ctrl-L, then enter the URL into the box.)
After the install, on my screen, I see: File name: libflashplayer.so Shockwave Flash 7.0 r61
BTW, I much prefer Mozilla over firefox. YMMV. I also much prefer browsers without Flash. YMMV.
I don't have an iPaq. Did you study the howto: This says the Epson Stylus Color 740 works perfectly:
Check which hardware is supported before buying. It seems that Visioneer has a certain lack of* vision *in it support for linux:
Nedavno Keith Keller pise: I don't know that there's general consensus, but my personal opinion is that a post that only says...
The above reference shows a lot of scanners which are supported by other manufacturers, though. Note: my comments inline.
Remember, google is your friend. It may surprise you what it can find about your specific hardware and problems under linux. Roll up your sleeves...
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