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Computer Help and Support

hunter

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35. Here's something that might be helpful:

Reply to Hokie (Reply #34)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 10:37 AM

Monday

USB WiFi adapters that are supported with Linux in-kernel drivers

Short list:

https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/The_Short_List.md

Long list:

https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/USB_WiFi_Adapters_that_are_supported_with_Linux_in-kernel_drivers.md

I refurbish e-waste computers for fun so I keep a few Panda Wireless PAU0A wifi adapters and similar brands that "just work"in my desk drawer.

If a computer has it, I'll usually try to get its internal wi-fi working if I can. This has, at times, been an adventure.

I'd also check if the USB port itself is physically sound.

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Good grief! It's okay to speak a foreign language. hunter Jan 14 #24

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Its not that hard these days LPBBEAR Jan 13 #19

I will try a Linux distribution on my spare desktop Hokie Jan 14 #25

A suggestion for when LPBBEAR Jan 14 #26

I have Linux Mint up and running Hokie Jan 14 #27

Yes, Linux is free, but yet most people choose not to use it for good reason. ItsjustMe Jan 13 #21

You're full of LPBBEAR Jan 13 #22

😂 ItsjustMe Jan 13 #23

The reason Windows is the dominant OS is that it comes installed on almost every PC sold Hokie Jan 14 #28

Two hours 😂 ItsjustMe Jan 14 #29

Yes, I will give Linux some time Hokie Jan 15 #30

My current Linux desktop has been up for almost a year now. hunter Jan 15 #31

Well now the WiFi isn't working Hokie Jan 15 #32

Update on Linux Mint Hokie Saturday #33

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