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.

Wireless chip maker Broadcom on Thursday announced good news for Linux users in the form of a fully open wireless driver that’s compatible with the operating system. Wireless networking has long been ...

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 ...