Re: [CentOS-docs] Broadcom's BCM4311-, BCM4312-, BCM4321-, and BCM4322-based hardware install manual
Hello everybody, actually I've also solved BCM problems on Dell laptop. A complete walkthough I made is posted at http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Laptops/Dell/Vostro-1400 and I'm almost sure this might work for many BCM chipsets. If anybody checked this on diffrent laptops, maybe a universal tutorial could be posted at http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Laptops/Wireless. Of course if there's already a RPM package for Broadcom, would be nice to see instructions on Wiki. Yours faithfully, Gytis Repecka www.repecka.com 2009 Gruodis 11, 19:11, Pen, Alan Bartlett rašė: 2009/12/10 Milos Blazevic mil...@list-solutions.com Hi Ralph, I'm a member of CentOS forum and I've tracked problems laptop users are having with Broadcom's wireless hardware (namely, the one(s) in the subject). Under the circumstances, I had to install one of these myself back in August, which I did - after doing some googleing. Shortly after, NedSlider considered compiling the driver for ELrepo, but gave up after reviewing Broadcom's software license. Meanwhile, I've noticed quite a few people having problems with installation of this particular driver, but usually asking for help due to lack of a comprehensive manual, and thats just on forum and mailing list. The point: I've written a manual (hopefully comprehensive one), and would like to publish it on CentOS Wiki pages (CentOS on Laptops, in particular). I've already discussed this issue with Alan Bartlett, and both he and Phil (NedSlider) expressed their support. Alan also refered you as the man I should send this request to along with my Wiki login name, so you could eventually escalate my privileges on CentOS Wiki. My CentOS Wiki login name is: MilosBlazevic Regards, -- Blazevic Milos, Just giving Ralph a gentle bump -- on Milos' behalf. (It's not the time of a pre-Christmas beer festival in Germany, is it?) Alan. ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] Broadcom's BCM4311-, BCM4312-, BCM4321-, and BCM4322-based hardware install manual
2009/12/12 Gytis Repečka gy...@repecka.com: actually I've also solved BCM problems on Dell laptop. A complete walkthough I made is posted at http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Laptops/Dell/Vostro-1400 and I'm almost sure this might work for many BCM chipsets. If anybody checked this on diffrent laptops, maybe a universal tutorial could be posted at http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Laptops/Wireless. Perhaps you could collaborate with Milos on such a guide? Of course if there's already a RPM package for Broadcom, would be nice to see instructions on Wiki. That will not happen until such time as Broadcom change their restrictive license. If (when) that does happen, ELRepo will happily provide kernel independent, kABI tracking kmod package(s) for the Broadcom wireless cards. Alan. ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
Re: [CentOS-docs] Broadcom's BCM4311-, BCM4312-, BCM4321-, and BCM4322-based hardware install manual
On Sat, 2009-12-12 at 15:58 +, Alan Bartlett wrote: 2009/12/12 Gytis Repečka gy...@repecka.com: actually I've also solved BCM problems on Dell laptop. A complete walkthough I made is posted at http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Laptops/Dell/Vostro-1400 and I'm almost sure this might work for many BCM chipsets. If anybody checked this on diffrent laptops, maybe a universal tutorial could be posted at http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Laptops/Wireless. Perhaps you could collaborate with Milos on such a guide? Of course if there's already a RPM package for Broadcom, would be nice to see instructions on Wiki. That will not happen until such time as Broadcom change their restrictive license. If (when) that does happen, ELRepo will happily provide kernel independent, kABI tracking kmod package(s) for the Broadcom wireless cards. To follow up on Alan's comments, if you wonder why ELRepo will not create a Broadcom package for this one, then review the following section 2.3.(b) of Broadcom's LICENSE AGREEMENT (from the referenced Broadcom download): 2.3. Restriction on Distribution. Licensee shall only distribute the Software (a) under the terms of this Agreement and a copy of this Agreement accompanies such distribution, and (b) agrees to defend and indemnify Broadcom and its licensors from and against any damages, costs, liabilities, settlement amounts and/or expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with any claim, lawsuit or action by any third party that arises or results from the use or distribution of any and all Software by the Licensee except as contemplated herein. It would be hard to imagine a more redistribution unfriendly agreement than that one. Steve ___ CentOS-docs mailing list CentOS-docs@centos.org http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-docs
