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Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 02:54:49 -0400
From: Greg Bur <greg.bur@gmail.com>
To: gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org
Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] Recommend me a good PCMCIA wireless network card
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On 7/23/05, Ian K <omega_2_1@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> Hi there,
> I have an older laptop that I want to add to my network,
> (its a 802.11B one) and I was wondering what brands/models
> would work the best under Linux. Im fairly flexible, and would
> really not like to tinker with too many drivers. Any good ideas?
> Thanks!
I've always had good luck with cards that use the Orinoco chipset and
the only time I've had to tinder with drivers was when I wanted to get
Kismet working with the card. You should be able to pick one up for
under $50. Check out http://www.proxim.com or
http://www.buffalotech.com for more details.
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