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    Dell Inspiron 530s (small form factor) and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG?

    So I don't know that this belongs here or in software, but here is the deal - its been a while since I've really had to deal with hardware, so I'm not sure of some requirements.

    I picked up a Dell Inspiron 530s and a 531s (One is Intel, one is AMD), and I'd like to get a wireless card in there so I can remove the crap (Vista) which was preinstalled and actually use my new toys. Since its a small form factor, there are two minipci, one minipci-e, and one minipci-ex16 slots. So, my thought was, why not keep it simple and go for an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG card? However, I don't know that I can actually use one.

    So... can I? Any other recommendations for a minipci wifi card that would work with those boxes (and gutsy of course)? I'd like to avoid buying something that will need ndiswrapper, I've got a preference for hardware with some real Linux support.

    Thanks

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    Re: Dell Inspiron 530s (small form factor) and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG?

    Update - I can get away with using a low profile network card with a low profile bracket - such as:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162111

    Which.... does not have good linux support. Apparently ndiswrapper has worked out for some - I'd like to steer clear of that anyways.

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