Linux: Installing ndiswrapper
Since Broadcom has not created drivers for my wireless network card (Linksys WMP54G) for Linux, my searching has led me to believe that I need to install and use ndiswrapper so that it may use the windows drivers.
After reading the instructions for this, I am lost at how to install it (which includes recompiling the Linux source). I'm a total Linux noob, and have no idea what to do. I've tried to follow the installation instructions, but I can't even find the Linux source, let alone figure out how to compile it.
Installation instructions are here: http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/wiki/Installation
Any help?
Re: Linux: Installing ndiswrapper
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Originally Posted by The Hobo
Since Broadcom has not created drivers for my wireless network card (Linksys WMP54G) for Linux ... I am lost at how to install it (which includes recompiling the Linux source) ... I'm a total Linux noob ... I have no idea what to do ... I can't even find the Linux source, let alone figure out how to compile it ... Any help?
Off-hand, I'd suggest you stick with Windows...
Re: Linux: Installing ndiswrapper
The source code should be under /usr/src
You may need to get it per the Prerequisites
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You need a recent kernel (at least 2.6.6 or 2.4.26) with source. Under Red Hat or Mandrake, the sources can be installed using the package kernel-source<kernel-version>.rpm.
...just in case sticking with (MS)Windows is not an option. Welcome to X Windows.
