On Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:22:34 -0500, rlhar...@oplink.net wrote: > It seems to me that with respect to Wi-Fi, Debian has progressed beyond > the state in which one needs to overly cautious regarding compatibility. > And I think that the same can be said of web cams. Nowadays, most > commonly used apparatus "just works".
Most commonly used apparatus might 'just work', but certainly not with free software. If OP wants to buy a new USB wifi adapter anyway, he/she might as well get one which respects their freedom.