How to Install and Uninstall ipw-firmware Package on openSuSE Tumbleweed

Last updated: November 08,2024

1. Install "ipw-firmware" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to install ipw-firmware on openSuSE Tumbleweed

$ sudo zypper refresh $ sudo zypper install ipw-firmware

2. Uninstall "ipw-firmware" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall ipw-firmware on openSuSE Tumbleweed:

$ sudo zypper remove ipw-firmware

3. Information about the ipw-firmware package on openSuSE Tumbleweed

Information for package ipw-firmware:
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Repository : openSUSE-Tumbleweed-Oss
Name : ipw-firmware
Version : 9-23.9
Arch : noarch
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 2.5 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : ipw-firmware-9-23.9.src
Upstream URL : http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net/firmware.php
Summary : Firmware for Intel PRO/Wireless WLAN Cards
Description :
This package contains firmware binaries needed for Intel PRO/Wireless
2100/2200BG (aka Centrino) WLAN cards. The package is covered by the
Intel license. See http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php?fid=4.

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