Installing Broadcom Drivers on Ubuntu 12.04

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Published on 2012-09-08T02:15:48Z Indexed on 2012/09/08 3:49 UTC
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I downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 so that I could Dual boot between Ubuntu and Vista. I am currently using a Broadcom 802.11.n Network Adapter for internet, I DON'T have access to an Ethernet connection.

Is there a way for me to install the Broadcom drivers for Ubuntu while running Vista, then just install the drivers on Ubuntu from my Vista files. Or put the Drivers on a USB and install from there.

There is no way for me to get an internet connection on Ubuntu without the Broadcam drivers.

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