dep wrote:

> I do, and it is loaded. wicd isn't seeing it or, obviously, any wireless
> network.
> 
> part of the problem is that i got so accustomed to everything just working
> i've forgotten what to do when it doesn't . . .
> 
> 
> dep

it might be that it is soft blocked - check rfkill

# rfkill list

also it would be interesting to see what /sbin/iwconfig shows

regards