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Seeking Linux-friendly Bluetooth dongle for old desktop
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<blockquote data-quote="entropyagent" data-source="post: 1127405" data-attributes="member: 14332"><p>For the benefit of future generations, I should probably mention that I was looking for stuff that was readily available in South Africa in late 2022.</p><p></p><p>So, I think chrisc's recommendation is the "<span style="font-size: 12px">TP-LINK Bluetooth 4.0 Nano USB Adapter</span>", available on takelot.co.za yesterday for R185, and today for R179 "Only 1 left".</p><p>In that case, there's probably not much point in posting the link: <a href="https://www.takealot.com/tp-link-bluetooth-4-0-nano-usb-adapter/PLID69199534" target="_blank">https://www.takealot.com/tp-link-bluetooth-4-0-nano-usb-adapter/PLID69199534</a></p><p>?</p><p></p><p>Takelot also has more expensive devices which(like this one) mention the string "UB400" (perhaps Bluetooth 4.0) and also "UB500" (maybe 5.0?)</p><p>Similar looking devices are listed on Amazon - but those mention in the Description that they are not compatible with Linux. I did notice that the UB500 one actually has a review claiming it was plug&play with a recent Ubuntu. Perhaps Linux has caught up. Of course "The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice", so it's still a bit of a gamble.</p><p></p><p>I also got a recommendation for an <span style="font-size: 12px">Orico USB Bluetooth5.0 Adapter </span>, also on Takelot <a href="https://www.takealot.com/orico-usb-bluetooth5-0-adapter/PLID73069397" target="_blank">https://www.takealot.com/orico-usb-bluetooth5-0-adapter/PLID73069397</a></p><p>It also has a review reporting linux plug&playability.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entropyagent, post: 1127405, member: 14332"] For the benefit of future generations, I should probably mention that I was looking for stuff that was readily available in South Africa in late 2022. So, I think chrisc's recommendation is the "[SIZE=3]TP-LINK Bluetooth 4.0 Nano USB Adapter[/SIZE]", available on takelot.co.za yesterday for R185, and today for R179 "Only 1 left". In that case, there's probably not much point in posting the link: [URL]https://www.takealot.com/tp-link-bluetooth-4-0-nano-usb-adapter/PLID69199534[/URL] ? Takelot also has more expensive devices which(like this one) mention the string "UB400" (perhaps Bluetooth 4.0) and also "UB500" (maybe 5.0?) Similar looking devices are listed on Amazon - but those mention in the Description that they are not compatible with Linux. I did notice that the UB500 one actually has a review claiming it was plug&play with a recent Ubuntu. Perhaps Linux has caught up. Of course "The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice", so it's still a bit of a gamble. I also got a recommendation for an [SIZE=3]Orico USB Bluetooth5.0 Adapter [/SIZE], also on Takelot [URL]https://www.takealot.com/orico-usb-bluetooth5-0-adapter/PLID73069397[/URL] It also has a review reporting linux plug&playability. [/QUOTE]
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