[ltp] wireless modems for linux??

[Thomas Wimmer]

"Curtis, Paul" wrote:
> 
> has anyone out there used a wireless modem
> for linux on a thinkpad 770  (i getting a 770Z)

no wireless modem but wireless lan cards

> does the spider 2 from (www.inet.com) have drivers?
> does      merlin  or aircard 300
> from www.novatelwireless.com or www.sierrawireless.com
> have drivers???

no ideas.

I do use Proxim Symphony Products (ISA and PCMCIA card)
(http://www.proxim.com/symphony/)

Linux drivers are available
(http://www.komacke.com/distribution.html) and
in active development.

> my past experience is if there are drivers for most products
> they (even at the web site) only list windozes!!!

general information about wlan-cards and linux:
http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Jean_Tourrilhes/Linux/

Thomas
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