[OpenIndiana-discuss] Wifi support in OI text image

[Jim Klimov]

Hello world,

As is currently discussed on the list, the text installer image seems
to lack support of WiFi connectivity. While this really is an unlikely
component of an "enterprise" server, which would have multiple wired
links instead, small HomeNAS installs might require that WiFi after
all, and they might not want or be able to use the GUI install option
which is geared towards desktops and includes WiFi.

I wonder if it would make sense to either provide WiFi support and
drivers in the base text image, or if the added footprint useless to
"true servers" is deemed too big, at least preload a small repository
with these drivers onto the ISO and document how to install it from
there (though this might hinder home-nas installations over SSH into
the live environment)?

What do you think?
//Jim Klimov