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How Can we Instll kernel 3.2.1 on zorin OS 5 ultimate

priyanshuz

Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:22:17 pm

Can anyone please let me know how can I install kernel 3.2.1 on Zorin OS 5 Ultimate ? Has anyone tried installing kernel 3.2.1 ?

priyanshuz

Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:18:40 pm

I update the kernel to 3.0 and it works fine. But when I try to update it too 3.2.1, network devices doesnt work . for wifi it say, firmware missing .
possible firmware missing .

Wolfman

Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:08:38 am

As each kernel is released, the firmware for the devices has to be updated too, if they miss a package, your hardware won't function unless you have a deb package handy to replace the missing firmware file!!.

You could try "ndiswrapper":

http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/ans ... mate_Guide

Regards Wolfman :D