August 1, 2007
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While Linux desktop users have long been able to use Wi-Fi cards based on Atheros chip sets, they haven’t been able to do so without using proprietary Atheros code. Now, the Software Freedom Law Center has given the green light … Continue reading
February 7, 2007
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When it comes to troublesome Linux peripherals, WiFi takes the cake. Sparked by the Portland Project’s efforts to bring standardization to the Linux desktop, the Linux wireless developer community tackled this problem at its second Linux Wireless Summit last month … Continue reading
June 19, 2006
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This past Saturday, June 17th, saw the arrival of the latest stable version of the Linux kernel: Linux 2.6.17. While this new kernel doesn’t boast any earth-shaking additions, it does include numerous improvements to Linux for both users and developers. … Continue reading
February 2, 2006
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OK, how many of you are Wi-Fi hackers? Don’t be shy, we’re all friends here. Besides, you’re in good company. There are several different groups working on better ways to get the most out of the Linux hidden away within … Continue reading
January 7, 2005
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Wi-Fi vendors Netgear Inc. and Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems Inc., have both announced this week that they will be releasing Wi-Fi products that use MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) antenna technology to improve their 802.11g products’ speed, range … Continue reading
September 30, 2002
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Once upon a time, there was talk of HomeRF or HiperLAN becoming the dominant wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. Not any more, you can stick a fork in them, they’re done. 802.11 technology is well on its way to dominating the … Continue reading