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model: RT5370(model id: 571)
possible other names of the device:
Ralink Technology, Corp. RT5370 Wireless Adapter (USB)
VendorID:ProductID code of the device:
148f:5370
year of commercialization:
not-specified
tested on:
Trisquel 5.0 Dagda
tested with the following kernel libre:
3.3.0-gnu
does it work with free software?
no
Description:
Ralink is not compatible with GNU/Linux due to binary blobbed firmware which is not open-source, even though the drivers are open-source. A major let down - avoid this junk unless Ralink changes their firmware.
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