tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876560611515310173.post6755450789556758540..comments2007-07-12T11:59:15.537-05:00redDEADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778199165854076395noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876560611515310173.post-75911887094250187292007-07-12T11:35:00.000-05:002007-07-12T11:35:00.000-05:002007-07-12T11:35:00.000-05:00RedDEAD et al<BR/><BR/>In the same way as some organisations and OEMs are more committed to Linux and Free Software, so too are component manufacturers.<BR/><BR/>The 1501 ships with the Broadcom 4300-series wireless chipset, poorly supported in Linux, and hence the ndiswrapper workaround. <BR/><BR/>Atheros, on the other hand, actively supports the Linux community, and madwifi is among the best drivers contributed to Linux. I highly recommend buying an AR5005 or AR5006 (that one's a, b and g compatible) for native support in Linux, including all the nifty features like WPA encrpytion and proper integration with NetworkManager. Available at good eBay outlets everywhere...Liamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00750796875052223941noreply@blogger.com