On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 2:34 AM, Brett <brett.ma...@gmx.com> wrote: >>>>I would like to hear your arguments on this and if there is a simple way to >>>>disable fw_update and uninstall in >>>general everything propietary >>>>affecting the network card that I have not been warned about. > >>> If you're using a PC you should probably also be aware that >>> there is likely to be bios-installed code which runs in system >>> management mode behind the back of the OS, this is also >>> proprietary and could also affect the network card and all >>> other parts of the machine. Also some of the various management >>> controllers you might find have pretty far-reaching capabilities >>> in this respect. > > >>If you have concerns with firmwares, swap your card with, for example, an >>atheros or another card that doesn't need a firmware. > > Some atheros does use firmware, eg athn(4).
Not all the athns. Only USB ones, like the AR9271, need a firmware. cheers, David
