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http://crunchbanglinux.org – Hi Everyone,I've previously had #! running on Lenovo T400 with no problems and loved it. The wireless network card was auto detected and the post install script ran no problem.However I've just bought a new T420 with an Intel 8257LM Ethernet card and Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 wireless card.When I run the installer, I can't find the network driver on the list, and when I run the live CD, it says something like no network devices.I've looked on the intel site, and was redirected here :   http://www.intellinuxwireless.org/?p=iwlwifiwhich states that any kernel n (HowTos)

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