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can ubuntu 9.1 run a logitech ex100 cordless desktop

Asked by Ian Brownlie

  Hi all, I've just received a "Logitech EX100 cordless desktop" for Christmas, The problem is the software won't load, as usual it's only for windows (ugh!!!) Does anybody have any idea if I can get it working. Is there any ubuntu software available to use it. The gift is from my daughter and I don't want to have to tell her it's no good. Please, if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.Thanks in advance. Ian

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UberTaco (tapesmith) said : 		#1

Yes, according to the Ubuntu Hardware Support list, this device should work fine. Just plug it in and give it a go.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportComponentsKeyboard

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Ian Brownlie (ibrownlie) said : 		#2

  Hello Uber. Nope! I can't install the software, all I get is an error message. When I try just running it, it doesn't do anything. I have tried the software and keyboard on windows xp and windows 7 (my grandson's) computers and it works perfectly. So, I don't know where I go from here. Thanks for replying, Ian

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Chris Johnston (cjohnston) said : 		#3

Ian, what software are you trying to install?

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Ian Brownlie (ibrownlie) said : 		#4

     Hi Chris, thanks for the reply. The software which came with the desktop package is " SetPoint 4.60a ". The odd thing is the mouse works happily without the software, but not the keyboard.
        Any advice and/or assistance would be a big help.
                   Thanks again, Ian

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Chris Johnston (cjohnston) said : 		#5

It is probably for Windows... I have never had to install software to use a keyboard/mouse in linux. Can you verify that the software is for Ubuntu (or linux)?

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Ian Brownlie (ibrownlie) said : 		#6

  Yes, the software was originally intended for windows, but when my daughter bought it she was assured it would run on all platforms. I have tried 'wine' but no go. I think it was a case of tell 'em anything to make a sale. I think I'm going to have to fess up and tell her, then try to return it. Thanks anyway Chris. Ian

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Chris Johnston (cjohnston) said : 		#7

You should not need the software to make it run on Ubuntu. You may
have to setup a few of the keys. My logitech desktop works fine with
no software.

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Ian Brownlie (ibrownlie) said : 		#8

   Hi Chris, great news, problem solved. I had an expert look at it and it turned out to be a loose connection in the keyboard. Nothing more than that. Now everything works great with 'NO' software. I just plug it in and it works. Thanks for your help.
          Ian.

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Chris Johnston (cjohnston) said : 		#9

Not a problem Ian. Glad it worked for you!

On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:28 PM, Ian Brownlie <
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> Question #95112 on Ubuntu changed:
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> Ian Brownlie confirmed that the question is solved:
> Hi Chris, great news, problem solved. I had an expert look at it and it
> turned out to be a loose connection in the keyboard. Nothing more than that.
> Now everything works great with 'NO' software. I just plug it in and it
> works. Thanks for your help.
> Ian.
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