On 4/25/25 07:43, Gareth Evans wrote:
On Fri 25/04/2025 at 02:54, David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> wrote:If all you need is an SSH or Samba file server for a SOHO network, most any x86_64 computer built in the last ~15 years can work.Hi David, I thought it was still the case that some NICs, for example, weren't supported. Is that a thing of the past? Thanks Gareth
Wi-Fi adapters frequently require proprietary firmware blobs. Debian provides "non-free" packages for some adapters. It all depends upon the manufacturer and how well they support FOSS on their hardware. I have had good luck with Intel and Broadcom network adapters.
David