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authorMichael Büsch <mb@bu3sch.de>2009-04-07 18:48:20 +0000
committerMichael Büsch <mb@bu3sch.de>2009-04-07 18:48:20 +0000
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Add some b43 firmware helptext
SVN-Revision: 15143
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diff --git a/package/mac80211/Config.in b/package/mac80211/Config.in
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--- a/package/mac80211/Config.in
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@@ -9,12 +9,32 @@ choice
config B43_STABLE
bool "4.150.10.5 (stable)"
+ help
+ Stable firmware for BCM43xx devices.
+
+ If unsure, select this.
config B43_EXPERIMENTAL
bool "4.178.10.4 (experimental)"
+ help
+ Experimental firmware for BCM43xx devices.
+
+ This firmware is not tested as much as the "stable" firmware.
+
+ If unsure, select the "stable" firmware.
config B43_OPENFIRMWARE
bool "Open FirmWare for WiFi networks"
+ help
+ Opensource firmware for BCM43xx devices.
+
+ Do _not_ select this, unless you know what you are doing.
+ The Opensource firmware is not suitable for embedded devices, yet.
+ It does not support QoS, which is bad for AccessPoints.
+ It does not support hardware crypto acceleration, which is a showstopper
+ for embedded devices with low CPU resources.
+
+ If unsure, select the "stable" firmware.
endchoice