i have a compaq CQ60-419wm with a ahteros wifi card that wont work with linux. will this one work with both linux and my computer?
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As long as your laptop has a full length mini pci-e slot, yes. Luckily, Broadcom has hybrid drivers for some linux installs, I've not tested them, but you can find them here: http://www.broadcom.com/support/802.11/linux_sta.php
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It should be using an Atheros chipset. More details can be found here. http://wikidevi.com/wiki/Atheros_AR5B22. Also the wireless card works like a charm.
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From user reviews, it appears this is a Realtek RTL8192 (RTL8192SU, maybe?) I wouldn't bet my life on it given the rapid way circuit boards in the "same product" change, but one Amazon reviewer did appear to get an RTL8192SU. It should work with Linux as noted on https://wiki.debian.org/rtl819x but possibly with "non-free" (meaning $0.00, but with restrictive licenses) drivers.
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I copied this from the internet search. Linux has most drivers for usb already installed. This review is from: GMYLE (TM) 2-Port USB 2.0 PCMCIA Cardbus PC Card (fully inside for Notebook) (Personal Computers)I tested this card with linux (ubuntu 9.10) and it works well so far. No need to do anything just put it into the PCMCIA slot and it works immediatly.
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I had to return mine 'cause it would not work with my Linux system hard as I tried, and I have been using Linux for years. At any rate, we don't have Comcast in our area so I could not have answered your Comcast question any way. However, this much I do know: if you have a cable system, as I assume that's what you have with Comcast, a DSL modem will NOT work because DSL's are made for phone lines. If Comcast is a cable-based system, then you will need a modem made specifically for a cable system. And I do not know of any modem that will work with either a phone line or a cable. There maybe some out there, I just don't know of any. Hope this helps you some. :-) I had to return mine 'cause it would not work with my Linux system hard as I tried, and I have been using Linux for years. At any rate, we don't have Comcast in our area so I could not have answered your Comcast question any way. However, this much I do know: if you have a cable system, as I assume that's what you have with Comcast, a DSL modem will NOT work because DSL's are made for phone lines. If Comcast is a cable-based system, then you will need a modem made specifically for a cable system. And I do not know of any modem that will work with either a phone line or a cable. There maybe... » Read More I had to return mine 'cause it would not work with my Linux system hard as I tried, and I have been using Linux for years. At any rate, we don't have Comcast in our area so I could not have answered your Comcast question any way. However, this much I do know: if you have a cable system, as I assume that's what you have with Comcast, a DSL modem will NOT work because DSL's are made for phone lines. If Comcast is a cable-based system, then you will need a modem made specifically for a cable system. And I do not know of any modem that will work with either a phone line or a cable. There maybe some out there, I just don't know of any. Hope this helps you some. :-) « Show Less
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i am not a computer geek so my answer may be of limited usefulness. my ubuntu-linux laptop was builtby my brother who himself maintains several such machines when he travels away from home. i only buyproducts he says will work together and i , too, looked at bottom of ad to see if linux listed.my guess is will work fine. however, my brother is traveling and i cannot ask before tomorrow. he and live several thousandmiles apart so communication not speedy. they do not cost a bunch and i really like mine.
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I have no idea if it will work with Linux. I did install it with a fresh load of windows XP with a minimal amount of grief from the OS. However, Linux is pretty good at discovering new hardware. Maybe contact the manufacturer for more details.
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Yup. Used it with Ubuntu and Kubuntu. Linux has low-latency drivers built-in, so you're good to go.
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Be careful if you change the OS (even if you remove the original and install an upgrade). Not all Linux OS have the driver needed for WiFi (and some don't have the driver needed for cable). Now, that's not lethal. It is fixable if you do it the wrong way and know how to fix it.
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If you have a USB wireless it will work. I am using an ASUS wireless USB card successfully. The Xubuntu operating system will detect the USB wireless by powering the machine down and then powering it back up. Very simple and it works. The internal wireless card is a microSata so the chances of an old internal card working are slim to none.
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I currently use this board with PClinuxOS (my main, and preferred OS) and have had no problems with it. I have not used the wireless because I am close enough to my router to use a cable, but it does detect my network so I assume it should work fine. I can't speak to the performance of the onboard video because I use an nvidia card, but it is supported as far as I know.
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Apparently Greg does. "Suitable for HostAP use on Linux By Greg on July 11, 2011 Style Name: PCISize Name: N300 3T3R Amazon Verified Purchase I know it is difficult to find cards that work well with linux. This card is inexpensive and worked without a hitch on my Ubuntu installation. (Including 802.11n) It uses the Atheros9k driver and worked with HostAP. Great cheap option for building an access point"
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This answer is a little late, but i have used this with Linux Mint 13 and 17 with no problems at all. In fact this card worked when I could not get some others to. Very good piece of equipment, connects immediately and stays connected with a strong signal. But the external antenna is a pain in the ***, however it also gives you flexibility when looking for the right spot to get the most signal strength without having to move your computer around.
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Well, after you make it to work, it does! I had to put in a lot of effort to dig out the solution. When I contacted ASUS support for it, I was bluntly refused support for Linux OS.BTW I am on Ubuntu 12.04, not sure if that matters though.
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This modem comes with quite a few drivers for numerous modem models. This model is the CX-FU2+ and it does have a Linux driver on the disk for this model. So I would say yes.
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i got it to work in linux mit 14, and if it works in linux it should work in win7 x64. you may need to DL the drivers with another NIC, or via USB from a different box that does have a working net connection. though.
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I have not used it with Linux. I have used it with Win7 and Win Server 2008. It uses "Realtek" technology, if that helps. It should work with Linux.