I will check on the dependencies. I understand that they have to be fulfilled. Thank You

I am reading about installing a binary package where the source code has been compiled and the software is ready to run once installed. Also reading about tar.gz file. I now understand that the binary or a source package of the application may still need dependencies.
I'm reading the " Linux In A Nutshell" Book to learn and to prevent from making further mistakes.

You can download & look at the packageses from the link that I gave you as they aren't executeable unless you make them executeable. Also they should had a "Read Me" file to help you.

Do not download Ubuntu packages and install on Debian.

You may get away with it but you may not. Ubuntu has changed the files system they use so that some packages will not install all parts in the same place as Debian is going to be looking for them.

A .deb file has an install script, among other things, that determines which pieces go where. Use only Debian packages for a Debian OS.

There are exceptions to this but I wouldn't risk it for a critical package.

If you can get the correct CD for the package you need I think all the depends should be on it.

You will still need to edit your sources.list to get restricted packages I think. You will need a line in there to look for the CD at any rate.

The command;
needs to be typed in at the # prompt, not in nano. Simply get out of nano and back to the # prompt. Enter the command there.

Nano will come back up with the sources.list on it ready to edit.

Work on getting your connection fixed first. Once you have that then anything else you need to get your video working is a lot easier to do.

As for adding the CD to the sources.list, I do not know off hand what the entry should look like. I think it would be in the sources.list on a Live CD.

Someone else may correct this but running, from your # prompt;
may put the correct entry in the sources.list to use the CD as a repo.

You must always run;
after all changes to the sources.list to bring the actual list of packages available up to date with your sources.list.

The package linked to in post #92 has no dependencies. It's not in the contrib tree, but in non-free as it's a binary blob (no source code available). Get it directly from the Debian US mirror (as you're a US resident) at: http://http.us.debian.org/debian/poo...ueeze1_all.deb (click the link to get it) Then, on your Debian install, issue the following command:
Replace /path/to/ with the actual path (directory structure) to where you've saved the file. It's not clear from the package where it installs the drivers provided, nor if it actually loads the appropriate driver immediately. Reboot to be certain it's picked up by the kernel.

After the reboot is complete, become root again and issue the iwconfig command: This should report any available network interfaces, including your wireless card. Note what name the wireless card has and use that in the following command (still as root)If it reports back with an IP-address, you're in business. Try connecting to your accesspoint and if that works, try the internet.

I have fantastic news. I successfully installed Debian 6.0.5 Squeeze on my Desktop Pc.

I am very pleased with my new OS. I am very grateful for the help, instruction's,advice and time that you ( Eddy1; Widget; Caraval; Dutch Master ) gave me. Thank You very much.

The system is functioning properly and it's stable. It's fast and efficient as well.

It is not connected to the network because during the install it couldn't complete the DHCP because I am wireless. I hope to be able get my new OS online later. For now I just want to enjoy and learn my new system.

You folks that helped me are amazing people; Thanks again
Ztcoracat

If you have an USB-stick, use it to transfer the driver I linked to to your new Debian system. Follow the commands I gave you earlier and you'll be online quickly (well, at least I hope )

Anyway, congrats on getting it to work!

Ubuntu 10.04 / Ultimate Edition 2.7 is no longer on my system.

I am now in a dual boot: Windows XP ( with an internet connection) and Debian 6.0.5 Squeeze.

When my systems boots I have 2 options. Just sit back and watch my system boot to Debian or scroll down to Windows XP.

In that case, store the file on your XP system, reboot into Debian, copy the file over and perform the tasks set out above.

Thanks!...The firmware-ralink_0.28+squeeze1all.deb is sitting on my desk top!
Before I open the terminal for the first time on my new system I need your advice.

Do I have this correct to install?

You should be able to just right click on the package on your desktop and get a right click menu.

In it select "install with gdebi" or something very similar containing the name "gdebi". Will install it for you unless there is a dependentcy problem and if so will tell you exactly what you need.

Don't think that should happen, should just install that package with no trouble at all.

Glad to here it is working. Good job.

If gdebi is installed, just do as Widget wrote. If it's not on your system, install the package with:
Replace <username> with your actual username (not root!). Mind you'll need to perform this as root, so issue the su command and enter the root password when requested.

Alternatively, install gdebi first, then use it to install the package as described above:
Again, as root.

Do you have Desktop Environment yet?
If not you'll need the network running to get it.
After installing Ralink package you need to start network.
As root
tasksel gives the option to install DE & laptoptools

See post 95 for the good news.

I'm rebooting now to go to Debian and right click on that package and select install with gdebi.
If that doesn't work I will try:
I'll post back and let you know how things are going. I really appreciate your help.

Widget:

I right clicked on that pkg and followed the rest of your instructions.
Good News! All dependencies are satisfied. Installation Finished.

Now do I open the terminal and execute this command?
As root of course-