Re: Gcc errors while compiling 3com updated driver 3c59x.c
On Mon, 21 Jul 1997, Jens B. Jorgensen wrote:
> Andree Leidenfrost wrote:
> >
> > Hi again,
> >
> > you're welcome ;-)
> >
> > However, thinking of it, why would you want to patch the kernel for a
> > 3c590 card? The one in the machine which I use to write this mail works
> > perfectly with right this card under the stock 2.0.30 Debian kernel
> > package.
> >
> > In case, there is something newer/better available for a newer better
> > card: After having patched the kernel (and having checked ther e were no
> > rejects) you usually can access any new feature via the various
> > configuration methods. And the subsequent usual makes sgould give you a
> > new kernel with the new feature.
> >
> > I think (but am not sure) that kernel modules are not mere object files
> > but that there is a wrapper that forms an interface between the kernel
> > and the module.
>
> My 3c590 card also works like a charm with a stock 2.0.30 kernel.
Most want the updated driver because they are using the 3c90x series
of cards. The biggest problems are with the 3c905 cards. Later
drivers do help some in this case. Others have had to disable the
busmaster transmit in the driver. With my 3c900 card all drivers
from somewhere around v0.28 have worked, but I am presently using
the v0.41 driver. It seems to be the most stable for me.
Some have found that certain drivers work better with certain kernels.
Not necessarily the latest driver with the latest kernel.
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