2009/8/13 Markus Kesaromous <remotestar@xxxxxxxx>: > > ---------------------------------------- >> Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:01:25 +0100 >> Subject: Re: (no subject) >> From: snecklifter@xxxxxxxxx >> To: remotestar@xxxxxxxx >> >> Hi Markus, >> >> 2009/8/12 Markus Kesaromous : >>> >>> Dear List, >>> I searched the ath9k source directory >>> /usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.29/linux-2.6.29.i586/drivers/net/wireless/ath9k >>> for any strings that would hint/suggest support for the Atheros 9220/9223 >>> chipset. I saw no such strings. >> >> What strings were you looking for? > > I stated:>> for any strings that would hint/suggest support for the Atheros 9220/9223 (meaning 9220 or 9223 ala grep '922[0-9]' * (within the ath9k directory). > >> >>> So, I emailed Atheros.com sales dept. and asked if they intend to provide an open >>> source driver for the AR9000 series chipsets, esp. the AR9220/AR9223. They replied that they already DO support the AR92xx chipset in the ath9k driver. >>> >>> Before I go out and purchase the mini-pci card, is it true that the ath9k driver >>> has ineed been tested to fully support AR9220/AR9223 chipsets?? >> >> Your thought process intrigues me. If you have communication from the >> manufacturer advising it is supported then you have your answer (and a >> waterproof returns policy if they are wrong). > > I have learned never to trust sales people. When it comes to dealing with online > > merchants, what the sales contact at the manufacturer says will not be sufficient > reason for return for a full refund, of a device which turns out to be unsupported. Then why contact them? > My question to you is - why do you have to resort to assuming such a pompous attitude via questions like "Your thought process intrigues me." I'm afraid this is your interpretation. > There is a fitting description for such attitude, but I will not spam this mailing list with such a vivid description. Then please reply off-list, as I did. >> Some basic investigation >> on the web will tell you what you need to know: >> >> http://wiki.debian.org/ath9k#supported No really, that's my pleasure. -- Christopher Brown _______________________________________________ Fedora-kernel-list mailing list Fedora-kernel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-kernel-list
