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First, WinModems. Now, WinWiFi.

Posted by michael on from the wireless-cards-to-avoid dept.

zulux writes "Microsoft is actively encouraging WiFi (802.11b) hardware manufacturers to strip their devices of costly electronics, and use Microsoft software/drivers to make up the slack. And you thought WinModems were bad!"

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  1. Bias, bias, bias by Slash+Veteran · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Ok, come on. How many problems have you had with you winmodem? seriously. ZERO.

    And now, even Linux supports them, btw.

    Winmodems are MUCH cheaper than the old style modems.

    WinNICS will be too.

    That's a bad thing? Linux will still support the old NICs, and eventually will support the new NICs.

    Stop with the anti microsoft bullshit.