> I installed OpenSolaris on my ThinkPad a couple of > weeks ago, and I have never been able to get it to > work. The wpi0 and e1000g drivers just dont work. I > have posted on these forums and on usenet and > received some suggestions. I have tried every > possible combination of wired and wireless internet. > WPA, WEP and no encryption. Let the cable modem reset > to a new MAC address. Enable NWAM. Disable NWAM. > Endless restarting NWAM. Endless wificonfig connect > commands. NOTHING WORKS. I just have to conclude that > OpenSolaris isn't ready for prime time and wait for > the next release. In contrast, I put SLED 10 on the > same ThinkPad and it works fine. Full connectivity. I > really want to use Solaris and I wish someone could > convince me otherwise. Sun could do a better job > supporting people who want to use and enjoy their OS.
Thanks for the comment. Once you spend some time with OpenSolaris 2008.05, even though this is only a first iteration, you will really enjoy it. But we definitely need wake-up calls like this. My whole-hearted thanks! Re the e1000g NIC problem, I have posted a work around: http://www.opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?threadID=61343&tstart=50 This problem is so serious, I am really puzzled why nobody else is paying attention. Regarding wifi, I don't really use built-in card anymore. Rather, I am using the AirLink101 AWLC4130 PCMCIA wifi card on various notebooks. Please see some of the info that I posted at the Indiana forum: http://www.opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?threadID=61332&tstart=0 It actually works quite well. If you have problem with the built-in wpi0, perhaps you could follow the steps that I described in that thread (i.e., re-installing the wpi0 driver). Thanks again for taking time to post your frustrations. Please let us know if and when you make any progress. This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list opensolaris-discuss@opensolaris.org
