How long have Macs been using Broadcom drivers?

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I would like to know how long Apple has been using Broadcom drivers in Macs.

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Why do you ask? Perhaps some context about the discussion you are looking to have would result in more responses.

I’ve just checked Wikipedia:

  • Broadcom supplies the WiFi+Bluetooth combo chip for Apple iPhone 3GS and later generations and corresponding iPod touch generations.
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Just did a Google search using: mac “broadcom” driver -windows -linux “apple”
and limited to the years 1999 until 2010

Based on the discussions I found it appears they have been using broadcom drivers on Mac computers at least since 2007 and possibly 2006

YMMV

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I cannot provide you any context because there’s none.

Thank you @WayneG!

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Completely out of context…my brother designs circuits at Broadcom…so if you are having trouble with your WiFi, it’s his fault.

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