2008/8/21 <dave(a)staffslug.org.uk&gt;: Much to Dick's disgust... Ubuntu (and its derivatives) springs to mind. Either that or you could try the new SuSE or possibly PCLinux. Bear in mind that this is only from what I have been told/heard as I only use wired ethernet here in the mudhut :-) -- ============================================== Kevan Farmer Linux user #373362 Staffordshire

On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 02:19:24PM -0000, dave(a)staffslug.org.uk wrote: If you use Ubuntu then you just need to connect it to the internet via a wired connection, then plug the broadcom device in. The restricted driver manager should pop up, just follow the prompts (a couple of clicks and enter your password) and it will go and get the firmware. Job done. Cheers, Al.

Well.. I tried Ubuntu and it almost nearly got there.. Got the card up and running, but just wouldn’t connect to the router (turned all security off just in case). So, as I’d so many command in, which I’m sure some were to the detriment of the system (sudo crazy!!), I decided to re-install and instead of letting it do the “get the driver” thing.. I had come across a page that went on about using NDiswrapper instead.. So, give that a go.. Pretty much the same state and I started with it… I know this isn’t going to be a liked comment, but to a “home” user, if they have to spend any sort of time trying to get the wireless up and running in Linux, they will get the boot CD and back to XP (or if they are truly living dangerously Vista). One positive note, net connection worked perfectly via the Ethernet (maybe this is a subconscious Linux thing to get people to use more secure forms of home networks…), so from my point of view I unless wireless card people get talking nicely to Linux folk home users will live in Window world.

Hi Dave, BCM chips have long been a pita. The Belkin you have you must check to see what chip it has. Ndiswrapper is a joke so forget it. Atheros chips a simple with madwifi but if you want real WiFi then buy an ALFA USB ( ebay) with a decent antenna. I can often get range of 3-4 mls over water using ALFA with an 8dbi omni antenna. The RTL8187 driver with Ubuntu will see these chips straight away. All my other info re WiFi is restricted so you'll have to PM me if need anything else. ( Don't want DT grizzling at me!) Stuart-on long-range-WiFi-right-now. On 25/08/2008, Kevanf1 <kevanf1(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: