Re: Support

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On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 3:40 AM, Suvayu Ali <fatkasuvayu+linux@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>>> >  I was wondering why Fedora 14 does not have an automatic detection and
>>> >  setup for a BCM4321 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless network adapter?
>> Sadly, the free drivers don't support that chip I don't think, and
>> broadcom is very uncooperative about releasing specs. ;(
>>
>
> I thought broadcom opensourced their drivers recently? Or was it only
> for a subset of their product line?

Yes, they open sourced it
http://lwn.net/Articles/404248/

And yes, Broadcomm has been known for years for being Linux-hostile...

https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=en&q=broadcom+linux+hostile

If their recently open sourced drivers do support olde chipsets,
you´ll have to find out for yourself.  First thing I did every time I
got a new notebook is opening up the little cover below, removing and
selling the included Broadcom MiniPCI cards... :)

FC
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