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 -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
