I've used the prism2 chipset both usb and pcmcia (el cheapo cards)
without too much problems under Debian.  Testing and unstable have
pre-built linux-wlan-ng modules for a 2.4.27 kernel.  The last time I
tried to compile the modules for a 2.6 kernel, it didn't work using
the Debian package version.  I had to use the origianal source.

My cards were a D-Link pcmcia card and a Synaptic USB wireless ($4.95
after rebate).  The USB device seemed to have better signal pickup but
the connection seems faulty.  I now have to play with the elbow to get
a good connection from the computer to the device.

-- 
Jeff Rasmussen
GPG public key 0x9686C12F

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