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+Package: kmod-wlcompat-debug
+Priority: optional
+Section: sys
+Maintainer: Felix Fietkau <nbd@vd-s.ath.cx>
+Source: buildroot internal
+Depends: kmod-brcm-wl
+Description: Compatibility module for using the Wireless Extension with broadcom's wl (debug)