On 2008-10-25, I wrote:
• (For Linux users) Configuration only supports Broadcom-based Dell wireless cards, which don’t have open source drivers, and Broadcom’s proprietary drivers work poorly with ndiswrapper²
² Broadcom is currently developing open source drivers that should be released soon: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2008/10
That was (as far as I know) correct, but I would like to add something: proprietary drivers for the 802.11 Linux sta, which work for Broadcom BCM4311‐, BCM4312‐, BCM4321‐, and BCM4322‐based wireless cards. This coverage includes the Dell‐branded wireless cards that shipped with the company’s Studio 15 and Studio 17 models when I bought my Studio 15 (it appears they now ship with Intel‐made cards). These drivers are supposedly kernel‐version‐independent and distribution‐independent (of course, verification is difficult because they’re proprietary). 32‐bit and 64‐bit ‐based architectures are supported. Dhananjay Singh wrote a brief tutorial that I used, resulting in working wireless card drivers for Gnu–Linux for my Studio 15. I also wrote:
Right now, I would recommend it to Windows users and Linux users who do not mind the headphones and wireless issues. Chances are I will excitedly advertize it to Linux users in a few months.
That month has come; now I would recommend it. If this worked or did not work for you, comment!
