Has anyone used this product successfully on Linux (results for Ubuntu 12.04+ preferred)? I am particularly interested in Bluetooth functionality.
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I'm using on Windows 8.1, you have to swap the USB connection to get the Bluetooth wireless, follow this link for instruction.http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/dbw-ac7260/sb/CS-034606.htm?wapkw=intel%c2%ae+dual+band+wireless-ac+7260
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The device itself doesn't require any drivers for the Bluetooth, but currently the only drivers for the Wifi part are for Windows 7 and 8/8.1. And if you get this for Windows don't install the Intel Bluetooth setup software they have. It will crash your networks.
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I was wondering the same thing, but it seems like there might be support for it. This page specifically mentions Wireless 7260: http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/iwlwifi
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I plugged mine into a Linux Ubuntu Minimal install and it worked without issues. No software install required, no special drivers. It just works.
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I bought this device and I am using it. I am quite happy with it. My main workstation has Linux OpenSUSE 11.4, but I also tried it on OpenSUSE 12.1, Fedora 15 and 16 and it works perfectly on all of them.Kyle is right. Sewell USB SoundBox 7.1 USB Sound Card has a C-Media chipset and Linux is able to communicate to it at the chipset level. There is no need for extra drivers or anything. For me in all Linux distros it worked right out of box.
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I can't confirm for Linux, I use mine on an older Mac Pro running MacOS-X 10.7.5. Works well for me.
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I'm sorry to ask a question on your question but did you every purchase the device and try it on Linux? I was also curious.
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am hoping that i'm not steering you wrong here but, so far, i've found that this thing has linked easily to every bluetooth capable device i own (tablet, laptop, smartphone). after reading your question, i looked up the specs/description on your device as i wasn't familiar with it - can't imagine why it would not link up and work well for you.
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I never found it, event though there were indications that the OS supported it. I have a tiny USB dongle for my Bluetooth access.
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Once connected, I've had no problems with the bluetooth. It has been somewhat finicky on the initial connection (sometimes requiring power down, slow connection, etc.), but has always worked.
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I am using a Bluetooth dongle off of my desktop and have had no problems connecting. A little tricky to get it to connect, but once I got it connected it hasn't stopped rockin'!
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I have been unable to get it working on an HP Z420 workstation with Windows 8 (not 8.1). Windows installs a driver automatically but the device stops before the Bluetooth stack looks like it ever gets loaded. Perhaps a driver would fix it, but I have yet to find one that works.
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Dear Customer, Thank you for your interest in our BTD-300 Bluetooth Adapter. Yes, our adapter is compatible with Ubuntu. Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions. Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail: support@kinivo.comToll Free: 1-855-4Kinivo (1-855-454-6486)Live Chat: http://support.kinivo.com(Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Pacific)
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I had great success with transmitting sounds/music from non-bluetooth devices to bluetooth receivers. It is really a marvelous device. I am looking forward to the vendor providing a device that would make landline phones transmit to sound-cancelling bluetooth headsets.
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I wish I had an easy answer for you, Roger. 2 suggestions: 1) I found the customer service via SimpleSoft's website (http://www.simplesoftusa.com/) helpful. They responded within a day. 2) Keep trying different ports. I had trouble with the bluetooth microphone, and through trial and error, found a workable solution. It involved calling my wife several times, and asking if she could hear me. If not, I tried a different port. Eventually, 1 worked. Frustrating - and poor instructions - but in the end, worth the effort. Good luck!
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Yup. Used it with Ubuntu and Kubuntu. Linux has low-latency drivers built-in, so you're good to go.
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I'm using a Lenovo wireless USB keyboard, which works well. Haven't tried a bluetooth.
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Do you have any knowledge in using the bluetooth feature to connect internet through phone to my laptop? Any info. is appreciated. Thanks.
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It has worked great for me on Ubuntu 14.04. The only issue is that there is no native solution to connect the keyboard to a unifying receiver. I had to do this on a windows machine then move the receiver over to the linux machine after. You could also see if you can get Solaar to work for you(I couldn't!).