[ltp] Mini-PCI 802.11b on R40?

[Georg Sauthoff]

On Wednesday 17 September 2003 05:33, Tom von Schwerdtner wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 15, 2003 at 07:04:51PM +0200, Jens Kirch wrote:
> > Hello,

Hi,

> > this card will not work, since IBM included some code in the BIOS that
> > will not accept cards that carry a different manufacturers code than
> > IBM's. Best regards,

> FYI: I am currently using a Dell True Mobile mini PCI wireless card in my
> X31 without problems.  It works perfectly.

perhaps you have just good luck or it is a card which has an own pcmcia 
controller onboard.
Fact is, that because of IBMs' monopol practices, you play some kind of 
roulette, if you buy a (Mini-PCI) card that is not selled by IBM.

Regards
Georg Sauthoff