Re: Tulip Network drive

[Ian Keith Setford <ians@jove.acs.unt.edu>]

Yo-

> > > >   Does the hamm/kernel_2.0.33 include the Tulip network drive?
> > > 
> > > Yes, but you may need to download and compile newer version of the "tulip"
> > > driver depending on the particular card you use. (I had to.)
> 
> >   I have a NetGear 10/100 Fast Ethenet Card.  Does this require
> >   a newer version of the "tulip"?
> 
> No idea :)
> I would give a 50/50 chance. You will see whether your card will _work_.
> (It will be recognized by the kernel in any case).
> In general, refer to http://cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov/linux/drivers/tulip.html
> This is _the_source_ of the information about tulip driver.

I have the same network card.  Driver support is included in kernels
higher than 2.0.32.  So if you are using 2.0.33 all you have to do is
compile in support for the card.  Don Becker's driver works great and it
will still auto-sense the "spped" of your network and adjust itself
accordingly.

-Ian 
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