[plug] Need some help

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You could just buy a new wifi dongle from PLE computers for $9.00 and turn off the other one in the bios. This one works with Linux.

https://www.ple.com.au/products/649941/simplecom-nw382-mini-wireless-n-usb-wifi-adapter


On Fri, 28 Aug 2026, at 12:44 PM, Ivan Fetwadjieff via plug wrote:
> I have had some success with MXLinux when Mint had problems with drivers on older computers.
> 
> Maybe try booting your laptop off a usb memory stick with MXLinux and see if the wifi works for you.
> https://mxlinux.org/
> 
> https://mxlinux.org/wiki/hardware/broadcom-wireless-2/
> 
> 
> Also, don't be intimidated using the terminal. With most help instructions, you can just copy and paste.
> The hard part is finding right solution for your situation.
> This link may work for your Mint depending on what Broadcom wifi you have.
> 
> https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=449587
> 
> Cheers Ivan 
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, 28 Aug 2026, at 10:34 AM, Peter Whattler via plug wrote:
>> Gentlemen
>> 
>> i am trying to get away from Microsoft
>> 
>> I started with a 2014 Sony Vaio SVF15A1C5E.   I removed the hard drive 
>> and put in a 2TB SSD.   I then installed LinuxMint a couple of months ago.
>> 
>> The machine definitely has a new lease of life - it boots in no time, so 
>> i'm Impressed - However, the problem I have is that LinuxMint is not 
>> finding the WIFI
>> 
>> This seems to be a known issue with Broadcom
>> 
>> Every fix i find seems to require that i go into Terminal - - I find 
>> this a really scary solution   I haven't messed with the command line 
>> since forever, I'm a windows guy who just expects to work with GUI solutions
>> 
>> Can anyone point me toward a place where i can get some help
>> 
>> I live in the vicinity of Joondalup
>> 
>> 
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