Can ndiswrapper be included in Fedora????

[Sean]

On Tue, November 23, 2004 4:56 pm, Gregory Gulik said:
> I am forced to use ndiswrapper for a built-in wireless card in my laptop
> and almost everyone else I know who runs Fedora on their laptops needs to
> use ndiswrapper for wireless as well.  Very few chipsets "just work" in
> Fedora.
>
> I know that the drivers can't be included but is there any reason the
>  ndiswrapper driver isn't included in Fedora????
>
> It would make things a LOT easier for a LOT of people to not have to
> re-build it every time the kernel is updated.
>
> Just a thought...

Hey Gregory,

This issue has come up a fair number of times and it seems that those
doing the work don't want to be involved with ndiswrapper and issues that
come up when people expect it to operate without a problem.   The
ndiswrapper is not included with the standard kernel and Fedora is trying
to track the standard kernel as closely as possible.

As http://fedora.redhat.com/about says:

"The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to
build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from open
source software."

Anything that isn't directly involved with promoting open source software
is essentially a distraction from the Fedora core.   At least for the
primary players.   That doesn't mean you can't get involved.

There is definitely room for ndiswrapper people to start their own support
group and create their own kernels etc...  That would make things a lot
easier.   The trick is to not ask for support, but just to provide it
yourselves.

There has already been much begging, pleading and swearing over the issue.
  It's time for the people that care about this support to take the matter
in their own hands and just do it.  If you are successful and the problems
are minimal you'll have a stronger case that it should be adopted higher
up the food chain.

Cheers,
Sean