Best WiFi card?

Hi, I'm in the market for a new wireless adapter and I was wondering if there was a general concensus on what "the best" network adapter was. What I mean is, what do most people consider the best supported, best working wireless card for Linux systems? Thanks.
P.s. no PCMCIA cards please, desktop doesn't have one of those
P.s.s. preferably USB, but it doesn't have to be, as I realize that most USB wifi cards aren't well supported.
P.s.s.s. I recently bought a Netgear WG111v2 but it's not working and I've looked all over and cannot get it to work, and to be honest I just want to get a new card and get it over with.

P.s. no PCMCIA cards please, desktop doesn't have one of those
You looking for a wireless adapter for a Desktop?
You don't need package injection for like aircrack-ng?
Intel all the way.
$26
Intel 2200BNHMWDTX1 PCI Express x1 Centrino Advanced-N 2200 for Desktop IEEE 802.11b/g/n Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6833106136
$34
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 for Desktop IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI Express x1 Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates WPA, WPA2, 802.1X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6833106135
Last edited by hunterthomson (2012-11-19 07:42:19)

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