On Tue, 01 Jan 2008 09:56:49 -0500, Linonut wrote:
> * Kier fired off this tart reply:
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>> Googling around a while back, I found some info on getting Broadcom to
>> work, but the procedure is not identical to all distros, since some deal
>> with it differently from others, and the instructions weren't always
>> clear. Ubuntu's Restricted Drivers manager had an Enable Broadcom'
>> option. Tick the box, ignoring the error message that comes up about
>> fwcutter, ...
>
> Interesting. I note b43-fwcutter and bcm43xx-fwcutter in aptitude.
You have to have a certain repo enabled, I believe.
>
>> drop in the firmware and set up, and voila! working wireless. No
>> blacklisting of native drivers or trouble with ndiswrapper necessary.
>
> This place can be nice to pick up little tidbits to hold in reserve.
>
>> So, in my book, that means Ubuntu deserves some praise, since the Broadcom
>> wifi card has long been a pain in the arse to Linux users.
>
> I wonder if Ubuntu handles iwlwifi (for Intel wireless) easily.
I've no idea. Can't see any reason why not.
>
>> If that's supposed to make me some kind of Ubuntu fanboy, then fine,
>> I'll happily accept the label. Doesn't bother me in the slightest.
>
> You need that kind of attitude around here!
You certainly do :-)
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Kier
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