MSI Mega 180 (Barebones) and FC2

[Satish Balay]

On Thu, 16 Sep 2004, Rush wrote:

> Hey everyone. I know you all are busy, so I'll try to keep this short.
> 
> I'm considering installing FC2 (replacing XP) on an MSI Mega 180 barebones
> system (Shuttle-style PC). My primary concern is how well (if at all)of my
> wireless adapter (onboard 802.11b). I've searched the Fedora and Redhat HW
> compat lists, MSI's site, and Google and Usenet, and found nothing regarding
> this system and Fedora. If anyone can shed some light on this, I'd be
> eternally grateful. Here is a link to the Mega 180's description on MSI's
> site:
> 
> http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=MEGA_180&class=mega

You could try booting it into some kind of linux - say with FC2 CD-1
into 'rescue' mode - and use '/sbin/lspci' to figureout what 'wireless
chipset' you have.

Satish