Colin wrote: > > On Jul 24, 2005, at 2:54 AM, Greg Bur wrote: > >> On 7/23/05, Ian K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Hi there, >>> I have an older laptop that I want to add to my network, >>> (its a 802.11B one) and I was wondering what brands/models >>> would work the best under Linux. Im fairly flexible, and would >>> really not like to tinker with too many drivers. Any good ideas? >>> Thanks! >>> >> >> I've always had good luck with cards that use the Orinoco chipset and >> the only time I've had to tinder with drivers was when I wanted to get >> Kismet working with the card. You should be able to pick one up for >> under $50. Check out http://www.proxim.com or >> http://www.buffalotech.com for more details. > > > Just remember, if the laptop isn't going too far, a good length of Ye > Olde Cat5e is a much cheaper solution. That being said...
Oh, this laptop has absolutely no ethernet port, and the router is in my parent's room, so just to be out of the way, i would like to go for a wireless card. :) Ian
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