How to install Hp laserjet 1020 in Ubuntu 9.1 by drtbalu

Introduction:
Installing HP laser printers in linux has always been a little tricky. The situation has changed with HP deciding to support its printer with linux drivers. Let us see how easy / difficult to install HP laser jet drivers in Ubuntu 9.1.

Step 1: Connect the laser printer to the USB port and power the printer on.

Step 2: Select printer configuration menu found under system / administration. A new printer configuration window will open.

Step 3: In this configuration window choose new printer submenu. Your system will start searching for new connected printers

Step 4: You will find your printer listed in the menu. A screen will prompt you to download plug in to make your printer work. Give Yes and follow onscreen instructions. Bingo ! your printer is now installed and ready to fire. Try printing a test page. It is as easy to configure laser printer in linux as in windows.

Installing Reliance Netconnect broadband in Ubuntu 9.1 by drtbalu

How to install Reliance broadband netconnect in ubuntu 9.1 ?

I had a surprise.  Believe me it was easier to install it than in windows.

Today morning I upgraded my ubuntu to 9.1.  I wanted to try out my new Reliance Netconnect
broad band modem in it.  It is actually a HUAWEI EC 1260 modem.

Let me break it down to smaller steps for easy understanding:

Step I:  Plugging the Modem to your USB port.  Ignore the autorun.  Dont click on the
reliance netconnect icon which will be seen in your desktop.

Step II:  Click on system – preferences.  You can see it on the top bar if you are using the default
Gnome desktop.  Under preferences click on the network connections button.  A new window will
open.

Step III: In the window choose mobile broad band.  You will conveniently see Reliance listed there.
Click on the tab and follow instructions.

Step IV: Now you will reach the configuration window.  In the config window enter the details as shown
below

Under the number head enter #777.  Infact it will be there already.  Under the user name
enter the number given on your modem box.  Dont prefix with zero.  Pass word is also
the same number given on your modem box.

Now click the tab ppp settings.  In the newly opened dialog box check only PAP and CHAP.
Uncheck all other protocols.
That is all.  Save the settings.  Dont forget to check the box connect automatically.
You will be prompted to enter the password again.  You enter the same number given in the
modem box once again without the zero in front.

That is all your connection will be up and running.

Enjoy the new version of ubuntu.