[lug] cheap 802.11b for linux...

[Ed Hill]

Hi folks, 

I've rtfm-ed, sorted through some (out-of-date?) list archives, and am
now seeking opinions on linux support for el-cheapo pcmcia 802.11b
cards.  Per: 

  http://pcmcia-cs.sourceforge.net/ftp/SUPPORTED.CARDS

the (+/- $65) "PrismII based cards" (orinoco_cs driver) have only
"limited functionality". 

So can someone please provide: 

  - a first-hand account of how good/bad these cards are,  and/or 

  - a recommendation for a decent/cheap alternative? 

I can't afford a base station and don't have broadband at home (yet) but
would like access to public WLANs and at a few friend's residences... 

thanks (and my apologies for re-hashing this topic), 
Ed


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