Try this:

dmesg | grep -i firm

and post the output.


Am Sonntag, 13. Juli 2014 schrieb Felmon Davis:
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014, Robert Peters wrote:
> 
> > Thanks to all who replied to my post.
> > Unfortunately, any version of TDE in my new laptop has in many places
> > been unable to make an online connection.  It may be due to lack of
> > drivers or firmware.
> 
> so the question becomes what firmware do you need. you can figure out 
> which driver Mate is using or just look for the specs for the laptop 
> and find the firmware.
> 
> people here can help. I don't recall but did you provide the model and 
> brand of laptop?
> 
> the fact it is working in Mate means it will work in Trinity.
> 
> I've had to fool around with Broadcom chipsets to get wifi working on 
> a Thinkpad I have. a bit of a hassle and then it's done.
> 
> F.
> 
> >  So for now I'm running Linux Mint (Debian Mate)
> > with some Trinity apps and will have a go at this some time later.
> > BTW, "Mate" refers to the Yerba Mat� drink, not the British "matey".
> >
> > Robert
> >
> 



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