Re: Should I choose a Pentium or Centrino laptop

From: Sharninder (sharninder_removethis_at_hotpop.com)
Date: 06/03/04

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    Knut Grøneng wrote:
    > I saw a few days ago that someone has solved the problem with the wireless
    > also, using a wrapper and the windows drivers.
    > The BIG problem writing native drivers are the legal problem of getting the
    > softloaded firmware for tuning the modulation.
    > It seems as it is easy to make a driver that uses carrier that is reserved
    > for non-free usage, and bandwidth way over what we are allowed to use.
    >

    the ndiswrapper works and now intel has also released beta drivers for
    its pro 2100 wireless card, which is what centrino laptops comes with,
    so I think centrino would be the way to go if you want to purchase a
    laptop now.

    - Sharninder

    ps:- I know I'm a little late on this topic but am hoping my suggestion
    is still of little use :)

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