[openmoko-announce] Crossroads

[Steve Bibayoff]

Hello,

On 3/13/07, Sean Moss-Pultz <sean at openmoko.com> wrote:

>   1) We can't find a WiFi Chipset with GPL'ed drivers -- We know
>   this has been discussed (to death) on this list, but as we're
>   beginning work on the next summer hardware refresh we still can't seem
>   to find a vendor that meets our strict requirements: Namely, we refuse
>   to put anything binary in the kernel.
>
>   Marvell has some nice for larger devices (the 8388). But we need
>   one specifically for mobile phones (like the 8686). If somebody
>   can help us find the right vendor, we'll give you a free Neo1973.

Have you guys looked into Nanoradio? Specifically NRX700/2 :
http://www.nanoradio.com/?NavID=278

Haven't worked (or actually talked) w/ them, but stumbled across them
when working on another project. Seem small, so they may work w/ Free
Software technologist.


I have a longer list some where, just need to dig it up, will post it
when I find it.

Steve

ps. Sorry to send directly to you(Sean), I'm not subscribed to the
community list and not sure if this would get through.