I use the Orinoco driver under Mac OS 8.6. I tried to install AirPort, but the installer said that my machine (Kanga) was not supported. I did plug the card into My wife's Lombard and it just works using OS 9's AirPort software, but under OS X the Orinoco driver is required.
Andrew On 2/3/05 3:38 PM, "Bob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The National Enquirer reports at 7:38 AM -0800 2/3/05, Andrew wrote: > >> I would try and get your hands on one of the old >> Lucent Orinoco cards. I have one (sold under the >> Agere name) in my Kanga and the reception is even >> better than my 12" AlBook's. I believe you can get >> the same card on eBay under many names, including Dell >> TrueMobile or Proxim, just be careful on the Proxim >> cards because their new one won't work at all on a >> Mac. >> >> You will need a 3rd party driver for OSX or OS9, but >> this is easy to find, and if you go with the Orinoco >> card I can email it to you. > > Actually, if it is one of the ubiquitous Silver or Gold cards, you > won't need anything in OS 9 other than the Apple Airport drivers. You > can also use the Orinoco drivers (v7.2) which is free for the > download. > > > Bob -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
