On Thu, 17 May 2007 11:39:21 +0100 yag <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Liam O'Toole wrote: > > > Whats' more, those modules are included in the standard kernel image > > these days. The difference however is that Ubuntu packages the > > firmware, whereas Debian does not. That is likely to confound the > > uninitiated. > > > > That's what I thought, but as it seems some people is having > problems with this I better ask before actually dropping Ubuntu and > adopting Debian for good. Isn't it just a matter of installing the > ipw2200 module and compile the firmware source in the proper > location? For I think we don't even have to fiddle with ieee80211, > do we? And not even that would be a major problem, in my opinion.
I wasn't aware that the firmware source was available. I just download the binary tarball and extract it to /lib/fireware. I have never had to worry about ieee80211. > > The thing is, I guess I can't do a netinstall using the wireless > card as it won't be ready during installation, is this right? I'm afraid so. You would need to use a conventional network card (either built in or slotted in), and obviously one which is supported by the installer. -- Liam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
