On 2009-08-18, Mark <mamar...@gmail.com> wrote: > After numerous Google searches I'm unable to arrive at a definitive > answer/website so please send me a link if I've missed something (here's the > best I've found so far: http://www.linux-drivers.org/, > http://kmuto.jp/debian/hcl/). My question is simple: I inherited an old > (very old) laptop with no built-in wireless support so I need to purchase a > wireless adapter. Given the limitation of 2 usb ports but 1 available > CardBus slot I'd prefer to use a card-style adapter versus a usb-type. I'm > considering one of these two models but want to confirm they will play > nicely with Debian Lenny before purchasing; does anyone have insight? > Again, if I missed a link please point me to it. > > http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WPC300N-Wireless-N-Notebook-Adapter/dp/B000VMT0YE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250613814&sr=8-4 > http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Wrls-Notebook-Card-F5D7011/dp/B0002ED6IC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250614739&sr=1-6 > > I realize the first link is N-compatible and the second is G-only. I'm only > on G at home so N is not a requirement.
I'm using one of these in a couple of old laptops with Debian testing. Old Ralink RT2500 chipset, similar to the Belkin? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250432973717&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Regards, Howard E. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
