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    Default Help me find a Linux compatible USB wireless adapter at bestbuy

    So I've got this ancient pc. I'm running Linux mint off of a USB stick to try it out. I like it a lot, however. We don't have a wired connection in my house. Instead, we have 6 wireless routers. So I need to find a USB wireless card that is compatible with Linux/ndiswrapper. The only problem is...I haven't a damn clue what I'm looking for. I was hoping all you open source enthusiasts would help me convert over to Linux. I am looking for STABLE compatibility and a price under 40 dollars, the lower the better.
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    ...i had faulty ram....they told me to format my hard drive...im like HOW TO F*** IS THAT GONNA HELP MY F***ING RAM??? YOU STUPID IDIOT!! then i hung up...lol

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    Most of those USB cards work fine.

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...CardsSupported



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    If you find something here that is also here see what is said about it here.

    Do keep the receipt and (carefully opened undamaged) box and cross your fingers, as you can't be sure what version/chipset is in there until you just give it a shot.

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    My current wireless adapter is a realtek chip and it doesn't work. :/
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    ...i had faulty ram....they told me to format my hard drive...im like HOW TO F*** IS THAT GONNA HELP MY F***ING RAM??? YOU STUPID IDIOT!! then i hung up...lol

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    did u install the driver into the kernel??

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    Is praise

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    If your USB wireless adapter doesn't work out-of-the-box, you can try ndiswrapper and use the windows driver for that adapter.. it doesn't work for all cards but will for most.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShawnjohnSJ View Post
    If your USB wireless adapter doesn't work out-of-the-box, you can try ndiswrapper and use the windows driver for that adapter.. it doesn't work for all cards but will for most.
    I would suggest doing this. It can be a little bit difficult if you aren't familiar or confident with linux.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shuttleu View Post
    this is back from 2010 guys...

    ~shut

    Oops, i only looked at the timestamp for two previous posts. My bad

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