Shane wrote:
I thne gave the directions found at your link a go (with stable 1.16). I have to say it was encouraging, as previously I had just run mae all make install as per other tutes, and your link was debian specific However, still no joy, this laptop has met none of my requirements as I outlined to the saleman and Im heading back into town now to return it. On the upside, there will be a cheap laptop (they reduce the returned ones) for someone who is happy with a windows only environment :-)
Now to do what I *should* have done in the first place Has *anyone* on the list got a recommendation for a laptop with wifi, that has no linux issues.
It comes down to the chipset. I used to have an IBM T42 which had an Intel wireless chipset which worked with no problems. Probably not in the same price range as your standard DSE laptop though. I now have an HP Compaq nx6120 which has the same Intel chipset my IBM had. Again works perfectly and probably much closer to the DSE price bracket. Anything with an Atheros chipset should work fine with the madwifi driver. Best idea is to take an Ubuntu live CD into the shop and try it in the laptop you're wanting to purchase. Cheers -- Matt Brown matt(a)mattb.net.nz Mob +64 21 611 544 www.mattb.net.nz