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1
3
Control Panel
2
The Network Connections
dialog box appears.
2 Verify your network
connection information.
3 Click Close.
VERIFY THE NETWORK
CONNECTION
1 Click System ➔
Preferences ➔ Network
Configuration.
Boot from the Ubuntu Live CD
and Verify Hardware (continued)
Boot from the Ubuntu Live CD and Verify Hardware (continued)
A
fter you boot, you will want to check the
compatibility of all your hardware. In addition to
the video card, you should be concerned with your
network connections, your sound devices, and anything else
that is essential or unusual about your system.
A quick check of the network monitor applet will allow you
to verify that you have a network address and that the
connection is functioning normally. Before you perform this
step, make sure that you are plugged in to your network
cable or that your wireless device is functioning properly;
otherwise, the results are likely to be meaningless.
Note that although an Internet connection is optional, a
fast network connection with access to the Internet will
enhance your Ubuntu experience greatly. Ubuntu gains
much of its flexibility and security from frequent updates
via the Internet. The full software library available to
Ubuntu is quite large. In fact, many more packages are
available than can fit on a CD or DVD. This being the
case, you will find many more software options available
to you if you have an Internet connection.
Finally, you should verify that your sound hardware is
functioning properly. Make sure that you have speakers
or a pair of headphones handy to perform this test. The
Sound application under the Preferences menu will enable
you to check the sound system. Although this is not a
complete list of all possible hardware items to check, this
should get you up and running.
If there are additional hardware or peripherals you use
regularly, you should check them as well.
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