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Subject: Re: Recommendations for libre WiFi-USB adapters?
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:28:17 +0100
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Nils Gillmann <niasterisk@grrlz.net> skribis:

> ludo@gnu.org (Ludovic Court=C3=A8s) writes:
>
>> Florian Paul Schmidt <mista.tapas@gmx.net> skribis:
>>
>>> this was discussed on IRC a while ago, but I couldn't find the
>>> reference to it anymore. What are some decent WiFi-USB adapters that
>>> are affordable and easy to get in Europe/Germany?
>>
>> FWIW, I use the RYF-stamped, Atheros-based USB dongle:
>>
>>   https://www.fsf.org/news/ryf-certification-thinkpenguin-usb-with-ather=
os-chip
>>
>> It=E2=80=99s certified to work with GuixSD.  :-)  Firmware is available =
and
>> built from source:
>>
>>   https://www.gnu.org/software/guix/packages/#ath9k-htc-firmware
>>
>> Ludo=E2=80=99.
>>
>
> Would it be okay to put links on the website for not-prefered,
> but GNU and FSF endorsed hardware, like having an FAQ to explain
> what linux-libre implies and how to get working hardware (list
> hnode and a number of sellers there), something like this?

Maybe we could have a =E2=80=9CHardware Considerations=E2=80=9D node close =
to =E2=80=9CSystem
Installation=E2=80=9D that would mention Wifi adapters in particular?  It c=
ould
be phrased in terms of supported kernel modules and firmware, with links
to h-node and such.

Thoughts?

Ludo=E2=80=99.