[K12OSN] Inspiron 2200 and FC4

[Dan Young]

Chris McDonald wrote:
> I have a Inspiron 2200 and would like to install FC4 on it, but I would 
> hate to lose my wireless cabiblities. "Dell Wireless 1370 WLAN Mini-PCI 
> C" is the wireless card I have. I tried to search on this, and didn't 
> come up with much. Thanks for any help (I have very limited experience 
> with Linux, but I know how to get around/install stuff if needed.)

I think the 1370 is a re-branded Broadcom adapter. If so, your options are:

1. No wireless
2. ndiswrapper
3. Acquire a different wireless card (Intel 2200 or Atheros-based cards 
are good choices if you don't mind getting the binary firmware; 
Newegg.com has the Intel mini-PCI for $27 USD.)


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Dan Young <dan_young at mesd.k12.or.us>
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