On Fri, 25 Dec 2015 13:01:54 -0800, GC <[email protected]> wrote: > How do I install the wireless on my Dell laptop? I don't want to use > proprietary or non-free software. Are there options available or am I > stuck using Ethernet?
Firstly, please tell us some specifics. What model of laptop is this? Secondly, please post the output of the command 'lspci -vmmnn', so we may have a look at your actual hardware. That out of the way, the best thing to do if your wifi card really requires proprietary firmware is to buy one of these: https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb.
