Addition. In this thread someone has managed to get the SN85G4
working. I added a file /etc/modprobe.conf and it still does not
work. The debian install has lost any reference to forcedeth after
the boot, although it does recognize it in the first pass. forcedeth
is in the kernel.
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That seems to have done the trick. So basically, here is what i did:
Download 2.6.1 and patch to 2.6.2-rc3
Compile the kernel making sure you have forcedeth as a module (its an
experamental driver)
Then after that you need to edit a file /etc/modprobe.conf adding the
line: alias eth0 forcedeth
then just reboot and you will have your ethernet working
I haven't done sound yet, but it should as simple as making sure your
modules are compiled and editing that file in a similar fashion. The
alsa website has more info on that i think. I'm not using the onboard
sound so I haven't looked that far into it.
If you need more help, post and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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