Choosing a linux distribution for a specific laptop?

Question

linux

We bought HP 15-bs651ur laptops for work, if possible we wanted to use some simple OS like ubuntu / kubunt on them, but we ran into a problem - the Wi-Fi module does not work (as I understand it, there is no firewood, or the kernel is old and does not support these modules - not strong in linux) rolled 18.04 in the hope that a fresh OS will start the
module - figwam just this solution:

Обновленный драйвер.не пробовали?
https://github.com/FreedomBen/rtl8188ce-linux-driver
Предварительно удалите старый драйвер и настройки. Распакуйте driver-master.zip и запустите ./install.sh.
Удачи.

but this method did not work either,
maybe there is some distribution in which everything will work out of the box?

Answer 1

You need to start with lspciroot. Look for a line like Network controller . After that, try to find drivers for a specific controller on Google (or drop the output here). By the way, what OS are you on?

Answer 2

try linux mint

Answer 3

Personal advice to you if you really need wifi and want maximum simplicity without hemorrhoids, and especially after updates. Just buy a pack of supported modules, it will be cheaper and hassle-free everywhere, incl. the future.

Answer 4

1. Install the linux-firmware package.
2. Reboot.
3. Give the output of the lspci
command . This map should work. According to the link you gave above, only a slightly modified driver that allows you to increase the power of the transceiver and fixes minor bugs.