When Wi-Fi is not working in Linux, the first step is to determine whether the problem is hardware or software related. Here’s how you can diagnose the issue: If your Linux distribution is not ...

A typical Linux system is largely comprised of unrestricted, open-source software. But some of the most popular software around is either closed-source or open-source, but restricted by patents.

Slowly, too darn slowly for the taste of Linux notebook users, Broadcom has been providing drivers for its Wi-Fi chipsets on netbooks and laptops. Now, Broadcom has released an open-source driver for ...