You sure you would need a PPC? The Versiontracker page for WaveLAN drivers says a PB 190 running 7.5.2 will work, so why not a 520? <http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=4835&db=mac>
Keith At 9:37 AM -0700 3/21/02, Bruce Johnson wrote: >Andrew wrote: >>>Sigh. I just wish that the Airport software would run on a non-PowerPC >>>mac...I've seen 16-bit 802.11 cards that should work in my 540 if only >>>the Airport software would...:-/ >>> >>>-- >>>Bruce Johnson >> >> >> Bruce >> Could you point me to the wireless cards for PB 5xx? >> I have a 520 with the rev B card cage, it'd be neat to connect to my >> Linksys router/AP. > > >Reread my post... the cards *may* work, but the Apple driver software >will *not*, since it's PPC only. (I say they _may_ work because they are >16-bit PCMCIA cards not 32-bit PC Cards) > >No drivers=No network. > >All that will happen is that the card will show up as an 'unknown >device' and sit there like a lump. > >Now you *might* be able to do this with a PPC upgraded 540, but for that >you need the jewel-encrusted Rev C cage... -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
