Re: Recommendations for libre WiFi-USB adapters?

[Ludovic Courtès]

Nils Gillmann <address@hidden> skribis:

> address@hidden (Ludovic Courtès) writes:
>
>> Florian Paul Schmidt <address@hidden> skribis:
>>
>>> this was discussed on IRC a while ago, but I couldn't find the
>>> reference to it anymore. What are some decent WiFi-USB adapters that
>>> are affordable and easy to get in Europe/Germany?
>>
>> FWIW, I use the RYF-stamped, Atheros-based USB dongle:
>>
>>   
>> https://www.fsf.org/news/ryf-certification-thinkpenguin-usb-with-atheros-chip
>>
>> It’s certified to work with GuixSD.  :-)  Firmware is available and
>> built from source:
>>
>>   https://www.gnu.org/software/guix/packages/#ath9k-htc-firmware
>>
>> Ludo’.
>>
>
> Would it be okay to put links on the website for not-prefered,
> but GNU and FSF endorsed hardware, like having an FAQ to explain
> what linux-libre implies and how to get working hardware (list
> hnode and a number of sellers there), something like this?

Maybe we could have a “Hardware Considerations” node close to “System
Installation” that would mention Wifi adapters in particular?  It could
be phrased in terms of supported kernel modules and firmware, with links
to h-node and such.

Thoughts?

Ludo’.