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Visit the <ulink url="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport">Ubuntu Hardware Support pages</ulink> and look-up the name of the device. It is possible that there is a simple way to get the device to function correctly; this might involve installing additional software, for example.
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If you find that a device is either unsupported or not mentioned on the Hardware Support pages, use a search engine website (such as <ulink url="http://www.google.com">google.com</ulink>) to search for Linux-compatible drivers for your device. For example, a search for 'hp 1022 linux' should hopefully reveal whether the HP 1022 laser printer is supported under Linux or not.
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Ultimately, the only way to be sure that your device works is by fully installing Ubuntu, especially if additional software (such as non-free device drivers) are required. See <xref linkend="installing"/> for more information.
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If you find that your device does not work after having installed the full version of Ubuntu, seek support from one of the <ulink url="http://www.ubuntu.com/support">Ubuntu support channels</ulink>. Ubuntu is a community project, and there will be many people on the forums, IRC channels, and mailing-lists who may be able to help you solve your problem. The solution may be as simple as installing an optional package to add support for your device.
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If your device is known to be unsupported, consider buying a replacement device, if this is practical. Select a device which is listed on the <ulink url="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport">Hardware Support pages</ulink>, if possible.
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If you are still having problems getting a device to work, you may be able to find advice and instructions on the <ulink url="https://help.ubuntu.com/community">Ubuntu Community Help pages</ulink>.
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Certain types of devices are poorly supported by Ubuntu for various reasons. If you have such a device, it may be be difficult or impossible to get it to work under Ubuntu. Below is a list of some poorly-supported device types:
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Software dial-up modems
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Some USB broadband modems
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While a considerable number of the devices of the types listed above are unsupported, there will generally be at least a few devices available which are supported.
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