Re: Does anyone understand NetworkManager?

[David Abrahams <dave boost-consulting com>]

Dan Williams <dcbw redhat com> writes:

> No, you have to download firmware for various devices, your wireless
> card included, to be able to use them.  Firmware is different from BIOS
> since it's meant for your wireless card, not your laptop in general.
> Think of BIOS as firmware for your laptop only, but other devices might
> need their own.

For the record, I understand that, but somehow I forgot that laptops
never have Wifi on the MOBO, but use separate mini-PCI cards.  Just a
brain-o.  Thanks for taking the time to explain, though.

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