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On 6 April 2012 08:30, David Lynch Jr. <dhlii@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I was not seeking to impugn the linux-wireless AR9170 support, just
> looking to see what additional alternatives exist before starting a
> major project that will require substantial firmware work.
>
> My complaints with respect to its "openness" regard Atheros.
>
> I was hoping for a mini-PCI device.

Ah. There's (as far as I know) no Atheros mini-PCI device that runs firmware.

> The AR9170 has open source firmware - but the hardware documentation is
> proprietary.

There's an open source NDA process at QCA now. Sign the NDA, get
access to documentation. Done/done.



Adrian
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