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Tails 6.15 Update Drops Support for Legacy Broadcom Wi-Fi Chips (linuxiac.com)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Because they are a security risk? Or because not enough people use them?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

Moreover, Tails 6.15 removes firmware blobs for Broadcom’s aging BCM4301 and BCM4306 Wi-Fi chipsets. The project believes machines carrying those radios are already too old to boot current Tails images; nevertheless, users who see their wireless interface disappear are encouraged to report back.