Ubuntu
restricted-manager package

should ask for reboot after bcm43xx installation

Bug #145124 reported by Nanley Chery
6
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restricted-manager (Ubuntu)
Invalid
Undecided
Basilio Kublik

Bug Description

Binary package hint: restricted-manager

After installing the latest Gutsy daily image and using bcm43xx, there are some network problems. The nm applet showed that I was connected, but I still couldn't surf the web on firefox or get updates form update-manager.

Many times (after a new install) the solution to this problem is simply restarting the computer. This has worked for me and another person (can't remember who) using the driver/cutter.

Restricted Manager should ask the user to reboot after installing the driver to prevent them from encountering any unexpected network problems. This should improve the user's perception about wireless in Ubuntu.

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Basilio Kublik (sourcercito) wrote :

Hi Nanley
I don't think reboot the machine would be necessary, probably just need to reload the module so the firmware is loaded correctly or perhaps even reload network-manager.
Thank you for your suggestion. However, the changes you are requesting aren't really a bug and require more discussion, which should be done on an appropriate mailing list or forum. [WWW] http://www.ubuntu.com/support/community/mailinglists might be a good start for determining which mailing list to use.

Anyhow probably just a reload of the bcm43xx module is necessary.

Changed in restricted-manager:
assignee: nobody → sourcercito
status: New → Incomplete
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Nanley Chery (nanoman) wrote :

Is there any way rm can reload the module? Or is that the job of bcm43xx-fwcutter?

The only reason I'm pursuing this "bug" is that new users wouldn't know to reload the module or nm. Things should work flawlessly and predictably - even if it costs a reboot.

If this isn't the right place for this, then can you please guide me in which mailing list I should join? It would be my first time being in one.

Nanley Chery (nanoman)
Changed in restricted-manager:
status: Incomplete → New
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Nanley Chery (nanoman) wrote :

I still have problems with the module in the Gutsy RC. I cannot connect to my wireless network until I restart my laptop. If I was a new user, I would be upset and frustrated that my wireless card is not working; I wouldn't however if Ubuntu notified me to restart my laptop in order for wireless to work properly.

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Nanley Chery (nanoman) wrote :

I no longer have this problem.

Changed in restricted-manager:
status: New → Invalid
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