Re: How to install firmware-linux-nonfree

FYI, theFSF has a list of wireless cards that will work
<http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/technoethical>. Though,
specifically they have open-source firmware. The FSF refers to them as
"hardware which Respects Your Freedom (RSF)". I'm not a big fan of the
FSF (I prefer OSI), but that list is a start.

Also, Broadcom wireless cards often work in Linux. Cruise around Amazon
and check for Broadcom wireless cards for laptops, and then check to see
if they work in Linux. If they don't say, you can always ask using the
question section on the page.


On 7/16/17 6:52 PM, Dave Horsfall wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Jul 2017, Josh Blagden wrote:
>
>> On most laptops, you can replace the wireless card. It's usually what's 
>> called a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), meaning it can actually be 
>> replaced. Well, unless you're using an ultrabook or some other 
>> super-thin laptop.
> OK, thanks; I'll check it out.  It's just a "normal" laptop.
>