If it hasn’t happened to you yet, you must have a wired network connection because posts about Ubuntu’s disappearing wifi are all over the Internet. This has gotten remarkably worse with 24.04 LTS. Normally I hardware all of my desktops to the network. Since I’m working on another novel I brought an old HP Elite 8300 with if-3470 into the house and set it up in the basement. Nights are still cold here and I … Ubuntu Disappearing WifiRead more
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A Ubuntu Compatible AC Wifi Card
In the land of Ubuntu and Linux in general one thing that has really sucked is Wifi support. Oh, it has it, just generally lags 2-8 years behind when it comes to chipset support. I remember first installing Ubuntu on my Acer Inspire One. Thank God it had a cable connection port to backup the built in Wifi because it was years before that chipset got support. Recently I re-arranged a few things in that … A Ubuntu Compatible AC Wifi CardRead more
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Free Nationwide WiFi
I was absolutely elated when I heard this story on NPR. Later there were many stories posted about it being “wish fulfillment” or “wishful thinking”. Personally, I don’t think it was either, despite the research done in the above link. I do believe it will happen, possibly not during this presidency, but I believe it will happen in the near future none the less. Why? Both the FCC and the general population are pissed at … Free Nationwide WiFiRead more
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Adding WiFi to Your Whole Farm
Adding wifi to your whole farm is a decision most should have made years ago. Some get there kicking and screaming. Eventually the day finally comes. You’ve known it would come, but you aren’t quite ready for it. The day someone finally gets their new invoice from DTN satellite service and caves. When they total up their quarterly invoice to find out just how much per year they are spending and still not getting all … Adding WiFi to Your Whole FarmRead more