Messages in this thread | ![/](/images/icornerl.gif) | | Subject | Re: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 vs. Broadcom BCM9430x | From | Anders Karlsson <> | Date | 12 Jun 2003 21:35:57 +0100 |
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On Thu, 2003-06-12 at 16:15, Marc Sowen wrote: > Hi everybody,
Hullo,
> I hope this is not too off-topic, but the fact is that neither the Intel > PRO/Wireless 2100 (Centrino) chipset nor the Broadcom BCM9430x (e.g. > Dell Truemobile 1180/1300/1400) chipset is currently supported in Linux > due to FCC regulation problems.
I have pointed out to Intel that 802.11b is _not_ subject to FCC regulation problems and I hope they will release a driver for the 802.11b Intel/PRO 2100 mini-PCI cards sometime in the (near?) future. It would be a sensible thing to do IMHO.
> Anyhow, I plan to get a new Notebook within the next 2 or 3 weeks and I > need to decide, whether to go for the Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 or the > Broadcom BCM9430x chipset. I know it's hard to say, but what do you > think, which company (Intel or Broadcom) is more likely to release the > necessary documents and/or drivers for their chipsets? Both companys > seem to ignore all inquiries concerning Linux support at the moment.
How long is a piece of string? I get replies from Intel when I write to them, but it is all a bit vague. They will not commit to anything, which is is frustrating.
/A
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