[ale] Various Random Thoughts and Issues Regarding Wifi Adaptors

[Tom Freeman]

On 01/19/2007 05:23:06 PM, Brian Pitts wrote:
> Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts wrote:
> > Just as frustrating, there doesn't seem to be any resource
> > where you can get good information on the web with respect
> > to these adaptors. Admittedly, getting the information
> > together would be a huge undertaking, and the manufacturers
> > would quickly invalidate many findings, so the effort may
> > not be worth undertaking. Still, if I may fantasize(sp?)
> > for some more lines...
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported
> 
> Community generated, lots of entires, broken down by manufacturer.
> Lists
> the specific revisions of cards and their level and mechanism of
> support.
> 
> Manufacturer cooperation would sure be nice. We should at least be
> able
> to pick up a wireless card at a store and see the chipset used listed
> on
> the packaging.

You can pick up a loaf of bread and get a decent idea of what went into  
that loaf. Why not a wifi card??

Ok Obviously I agree.

And thanks for the link to the supported wireless cards also.

> 
> -Brian
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