Thread: Well, this is getting a bit old, but here is round 3
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Re: Well, this is getting a bit old, but here is round 3
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Originally Posted by Abrakadabra View Post
But if you uninstall the Intel PROSet/Wireless software, doesn't that disable your wireless adapter altogether? (Which is normally NOT a good thing?)

See this page from Intel:

"Caution!
Uninstalling Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software also removes the Intel® WiFi adapter driver. You will not be able to use the wireless adapter on your computer. We only recommend uninstalling the driver as a final troubleshooting option. You shouldn't uninstall unless directed by an Intel technical support agent."
not at all, the proset/wireless software seems to do nothing but get in the way of mDNS. ive removed it for a few weeks now and there seems to be no difference. if this was true, wouldnt that mean that my wireless adapter wouldnt work on Ubuntu? so, i think that the proset/wireless software only serves to save wireless settings after you disconnect. like how a DNS lease is still valid after the client disconnects.

TL;DR: proset/wireless seems to be non-essential
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