On Sunday 29 Jan 2006 19:21, Craig White wrote: > > ip2100/2200 is Intel Centrino chipset. Can't possibly get it or use > it on AMD chipsets. > > Broadcom makes everything difficult for Linux users since they > absolutely provide no help for open source drivers. > > Their ethernet hardware is usable with later 2.4 and most all the 2.6 > kernels but their wireless is still not incorporated into the kernel. > > Best to stay away from laptops with built-in Broadcom wireless. > Thanks for the clarification. I wasn't aware that that particular driver was built for Centrinos. Anne