USB Wifi: Dlink or LinkSys?

[Jim Smith]

Derek Broughton wrote:
> debiani386 wrote:
>
>   
>> Chanchao wrote:
>>     
>>> As per the subject title.. D-Link is slightly cheaper, but judging from
>>> the D-Link WiFi router that I also own: they're a mess.
>>>
>>> So, LinkSys USB WiFi thingy is better for Ubuntu?
>>>
>>> Cheers,.
>>> Chanchao
>>>
>>>
>>>   
>>>       
>> i use 2wire (which doesnt work with linux, i use my dialup modem to
>> access the internet on linux), but i hear that dlink is junk. Linksys
>> has done me good and, if i recall right (as i havent used linksys in a
>> long time), it works great with ubuntu.
>>
>>     
> I use both.  No problem...
>   
If your devices use the Atheros chipset, (many do) you need to look at
http://www.madwifi.org. They have extensive documentation for all Linux,
including Ubuntu. Some while ago I thought I saw a disclaimer on that
site stating that "We do not plan support for USB devices at this time."
The site has been redesigned since then, so you may have to search
around. Give it a look.

YMMV

Jim