Mad about WIFI
What is the deal with current linux distros and wireless support! I know it can be done, but I have never had it just work. I want it to just work. For Linux to grab any decent market share wifi is quite important.
I have had my DWL-G650 (rev c) working for periods of time on Fedora Core 3, Ubuntu and Debian. Never once on any of the tested distros did it simply work. From MADWIFI to NDISWRAPPER. I tried it all.
When it did work I had to add MORE stuff to get 54g. I am fdar from a linux newbie. I have been installing and using Linux for about 5 years now. I also am not a Linux power geek , like my friend Paul.
I know enough to know that WIFI support in all Linux distros needs to improve. It’ll get there, I am just a bit frustrated with the rate at which we are getting there.