2009-12-12, 04:18
I'd like to build a small HTPC box that runx XBMC under Linux and has wireless 802.11 networking. I'm having a hard time figuring out which boards would be guaranteed to work under Linux. For example, Zotac seems to make some nice mini-ITX boards, but I can't find any specs on the Wifi hardware other than the fact that it looks like a USB device.
Anyway, if anyone here has a mini-ITX board where the wireless definitely works on linux, I would love to hear about it. Also, suggestions for more appropriate web sites or forums to find this out would be most welcome. I've done lots of web searches, and found some people asking about getting various boards working, but never a confirmation. Also, a few sites like logicsupply.com will sell boards with Wifi in boxes, but I want to choose my own case. Moreover, I want an Atom/ION or other good NVIDIA graphics processor that will work well with XBMC.
Thanks.
Anyway, if anyone here has a mini-ITX board where the wireless definitely works on linux, I would love to hear about it. Also, suggestions for more appropriate web sites or forums to find this out would be most welcome. I've done lots of web searches, and found some people asking about getting various boards working, but never a confirmation. Also, a few sites like logicsupply.com will sell boards with Wifi in boxes, but I want to choose my own case. Moreover, I want an Atom/ION or other good NVIDIA graphics processor that will work well with XBMC.
Thanks.
