i386 vs i686 was Configured kernel source code ... What is it

[Craig White]

On Thu, 2005-07-14 at 13:04 -0700, G Gambill wrote:

> > > ----
> > > I still think...
> > >
> > > 1 - you don't need to compile a kernel, only the module. Every time you
> > > want to upgrade kernel, you are gonna have to relive the experience.
> >
> > True. You probably need the kernel (source) headers though, and may need
> > to recompile the wireless driver, depending on if the relevant headers
> > have changed.
> >
> > >
> > > 2 - that getting a USB wifi device working is hard work, you're gonna
> > > need to hack udev stuff as well.
> >
> > So I've heard, although I haven't done so myself.
> >
> > > 3 - laptop uses pcmcia cards and there are several which use Prism or
> > > Orinoco chip sets which just work out of the box.
> >
> > That would definitely be the easiest route.
> >
> > > Craig
> > >
> 
> Thanks for the feed back.  I am still somewhat in a fog.
> 
> I have chased the PCMCIA rainbow for several weeks now.  Haven't found one
> in my price range.
> 
> Then I found http://linux_wless.passys.nl/AirLink_Tech.html
> 
> I already have an Airlink AWLL3025/NA (USB) which I believe uses the ZyDAS
> ZD1211 chip.
> 
> I plugged it in and booted.  Nothing to talk about.
> 
> In hopes it will help, I include the entire 2 page README associated with
> the sf_zd1211_20050315_src.tar.gz download
> 
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If you want the education of building modules, then go for it. You
shouldn't have to build a kernel.

If you want an Orinoco Silver (40 bit encryption max) pcmcia card, let
me know how much you want to pay for it and I'll sell you one.

Craig