From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Message-ID: Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:58:38 -0400 From: jmk@plan9.bell-labs.com To: 9fans@cse.psu.edu Subject: Re: [9fans] Writing device drivers In-Reply-To: <820bc1260604140836p4ba0baby9b9ef3d081d2fb51@mail.gmail.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Topicbox-Message-UUID: 36a6c786-ead1-11e9-9d60-3106f5b1d025 Brantley's comments are pretty much on the mark. However, I'd try something simpler than the WPN311 to start with. I think it uses the Atheros 5212 chip and I looked at writing a driver for that a few weeks ago and decided it was probably more man years than I had available. On the other hand, we need to be able to use some newer wireless hardware than the old Wavelan 802.11b chips. If you have access to a system with an Intel Centrino wireless chip there is a partial driver available which needs someone to finish and debug. That's if you are set on doing wireless; otherwise there are many simpler projects you could usefully do and I'm sure the list could suggest some if you were interested in alternatives. In any case, be assured we welcome your enthusiasm and are happy to help with any questions you may have. --jim