https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=216530
User dominique.leuenberger@tmf-group.com added comment
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=216530#c11
--- Comment #11 from Dominique Leuenberger 2009-02-11 10:15:17 MST ---
Pulling in a package based on existing hardware is done for all sort of
drivers, based on the Supplements: tag.
The 'problem' here is that for Atheros, and also broadcom cards, a binary blob
needs to be installed in plus.
For the bcm cards there is a simple script (most likely also for atheros)
(for bcm it's /usr/sbin/install_bcm43xx_firmware )
The 'problem' is that a 'typical' user installing openSUSE does not know about
the existance of this script and he neesd to be informed or even 'supported' in
performing this step.
(b43-fwcutter is automatically installed if you have a bcm chip, but it's
presence remains a mystery for most users...)
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