On Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:09:59 +0800, lina wrote: > On 17 Dec, 2011, at 1:33, Camaleón <noela...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I think you're best bet would be compiling/installing an updated >> kernel. Just in case you need a wireless connection at some time... > You mean get the one from kernel.org. Not necessarily. I have used both sources, Debian's kernel and vanilla (upstream) sources and both have been compiled fine without headaches. > I used to take from Sid one. Sure, that's also fine. >> It's easy and have no side effects: if it works, perfect, you can use >> it on you every day work. If it doesn't and/or does not fit your >> expectations and/or generates extra problems, remove it and keep Debian >> stock's one :-) > Before I met some threads saying the wireless caused the system failed > to boot or some other issue. Just vague impression. Nah, there should be no problems at all. In the worst scenario, you can always boot with the usual kernel, the one that works. You have nothing to lose, just a few time it takes the compilation process but as you have a farm of clusters near you that can be ~20/30 minutes ;-P >>> That's why I am a bit hesitating and waiting (and also another voice >>> in mind asking me to do a try), >>> another reason is that I have cable connections, so not urgent to have >>> the wireless worked. >> >> In such case (having an extra wired connection available and no need to >> use a wifi link) you can take a bag of popcorn, grab a seat and >> patiently wait. > > Lol. Such an irresistible temptation, > > Haha... I surrender and will try on weekend. > > (-: Thanks for your sweet encouragement. :- ) Okay, just remember don't shooting the "encouraging messenger" (that's me) when something goes wrong (:-D Greetings, -- Camaleón -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/pan.2011.12.16.18.28...@gmail.com
