From 945c687aa1e62ee0b95b1ddd1dbfdbd513c30152 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: morrownr Date: Thu, 29 May 2025 10:01:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] add message about new driver --- README.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 440fc70..f21f4b0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,32 @@ +Notice: An updated standards compliant (mac80211), in-kernel driver for +rtl8821/11cu chipset based adapters and modules is available and as of +kernel 6.12 is of good quality. If your distro uses kernel 6.12 or +later, there is no need to install this driver. The in-kernel driver is +part of the rtw88 series of drivers. The in-kernel driver is Linux +Standards compliant (mac80211) and is a much better driver than this +one. This driver will no longer get API related updates beyond kernel +6.14 (unless provided by a user). If you use a kernel prior to 6.14, it +is possible to use the new standards compliant driver by going to the +following repo: + +https://github.com/lwfinger/rtw88 + +If you decide to use the in-kernel driver, remember to first remove the +driver in this repo. You can run the following to remove the driver in +this repo: + +$ sudo sh remove-driver.sh + +It has been my pleasure to maintain this driver for the last several +years. Thanks to all of those who helped. + +Remember: Ask not what your operating system can do for you, but +what you can do for your operating system. + +Regards, + +@morrownr + ## 8821cu ( 8821cu.ko ) :rocket: ## Linux Driver for USB WiFi Adapters that are based on the RTL8811CU, RTL8821CU, RTL8821CUH and RTL8731AU Chipsets