Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:33:25 +0000 From: Chris Rees <utisoft@googlemail.com> To: FreeBSD <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Recommended wireless card (or is there a chance to get either iwi or ath fixed)? Message-ID: <b79ecaef0902250533y274eba0fja5e5d59fb75d5e66@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <14989d6e0902250439u500da1b2x9967ed48833800ad@mail.gmail.com> References: <14989d6e0902230721x7a2cd30cw4e548451c87e17cd@mail.gmail.com> <003601c9969c$e2cdc310$a8694930$@com> <14989d6e0902250439u500da1b2x9967ed48833800ad@mail.gmail.com>
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2009/2/25 Christian Walther <cptsalek@gmail.com>: > 2009/2/24 SDH Support <admin@stardothosting.com>: >> >>> I tried using my ath based D-Link DWL G650, which still seems to have >>> some issues in regard to interrupt handling: >> >> >> I've been able to get /most/ wireless cards working with ndiswrapper. >> > This is just my personal opinion, and I tend to make scarce use of the > word "hate" - but in this case: I really hate ndiswrapper. > It might be suitable for some people, but I rather get some piece > hardware that is properly supported. Bugs are bad luck, of course, as > well as a kernel module author who stops working. But at least I don't > have to rely on a windows driver. > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > True, but ndiswrapper for me was an epiphany of the incredible things free software can do. I found it right back in Debian Woody, where my Ralink card wasn't supported. I got sick of Linux and moved to BSD, where the ral driver was instantly recognised and loaded. -- R< $&h ! > $- ! $+ $@ $2 < @ $1 .UUCP. > (sendmail.cf)
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