On Mon, June 2, 2008 1:30 pm, Gus Wirth wrote: > Lan Barnes wrote: >> I've done research out the wazoo, and have come to this conclusion: >> >> - ndiswrapper and the 4 K stack freeze up. It's that simple. Resistance >> is >> futile. >> >> - there is a rtl8187 driver available/built into kernels 2.6.22 and >> later >> >> - RHEL/CentOS ship with 2.6.18 and a 4K stack, and that's life, go suck >> on >> it. >> >> - Some people have had success with the FC6 2.6.22 kernel over CentOS >> 5.1. >> >> I see several options, none of which appears perfect: >> >> o recompile the CentOS 5.1 stock kernel w/ 4K disabled >> >> o try the FC6 kernel >> >> o buy a new interface >> >> I'm going to try them in the order listed, starting with a recompile. >> But >> to remind you, my kernel isn't compiling. So: >> >> * use menuconfig to make the change and try again >> >> * yum a forced refresh or kernel-devel >> >> * *next* >> >> Comments welcome. Put in a fix for me with your invisible omnipotent >> freind of choice. >> > > Do you absolutely need g speeds? I have USB b wireless that is fully > supported <http://linux-lc100020.sourceforge.net/> that I'd be willing > to trade you for. > > Gus > >
Thanks Gus. I may accept after I've tried (1) the FC6 kernel, or (2) tried compiling under adult supervision at That Technical Book Store tomorrow. -- Lan Barnes SCM Analyst Linux Guy Tcl/Tk Enthusiast Biodiesel Brewer -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
