Re: no wireless networks detected; slow to connect when forced

[Ben Liblit <liblit acm org>]

Dan Williams wrote:
> The kernel wireless driver for Orinoco/Prism/Intersil chipsets is
> actually crap right now.  It hasn't been merged from upstream in a
> while, and doesn't support wireless scanning at all.

I'll keep my eye out for newer (2.6.10-compatible) upstream Orinoco 
driver releases, or perhaps try out HostAP.

Thanks for the speedy and detailed reply, Dan.  This is a cool tool, and 
I look forward to being able to use it.