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Ubuntu WiFi on Macbook

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Varg the wanderer:
I found myself with another old macbook on my hands recently, and since I hate El Capitan (Latest OS the thing can handle from Apple) I installed Ubuntu. I'm still getting used to it, but I am having trouble getting the wifi to work. It's like it (wifi) won't even turn on. Any ideas?

Kaiden:
I've had this problem before, I think it has to do with a certain package, but I can't remember its name.

You'll just have yo use LAN over WiFi for now.

Foxpup:
You need to install the firmware microcode for your wireless card. Apple AirPort uses the Broadcom 43xx chipset (I think), so you want the firmware-b43-installer package.

Varg the wanderer:
Thank-you! I currently cannot use an Ethernet connection (I use my phone for internet), but when I get somewhere I can I'll give it a go. Thank you so much!

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