[nzlug] Ubuntu 8.04

[Steve Withers]

On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Nick Rout <nick at rout.co.nz> wrote:

> None of this is linux's fault. Broadcom chipsets are a notoriously bad
> choice for a linux wireless machine and that is the fault of one
> organisation only: namely Broadcom. [1] Although your post is on topic,
> your frustration is better directed at Broadcom.
>
> [1] perhaps two organisations, the manufacturer which ordered Broadcom
> parts. Some of them are starting to rebel and say they want open
> drivers, so contact them too.
>

Thanks, Nick. I should say I know all these issues....and I could "adjust"
for the various reasons why Linux has these problems...and spend hours that
an real geek would be happy to spend sorting them all.

I've done my time, though. I'd much rather buy an ASUS eeePC with the wee
linux on it where everything just works.....including the wireless and the
video camera....and probably will.

I understand about Broadcom.  It's annoying. When the revolution comes, they
will see bricks. At least I could get the firmware if I had a machine to do
the full install on.

Thanks.