Re: 3com problem

[Michael Smith <rybolov@authtrans.com>]

The 3c59x module is built into the kernel, just configure your network and it will
work.  You do not have to load any modules.  There should be a multiple-line entry
when the box starts up and the NIC is identified.  This system works so slick that I
have 2 3c905's that I slap into a box just to simplify my life.  Then I switch later
to a different card if I want to.

Do the basic stuff--partition the hd, select keyboard, initialize hd partitions, and
then configure networking (yes, this is a little bit out of order.)  After that, get
the kernel and modules via ftp, then the base system via ftp. I have a T-1 right here
in my office, and this has got to be the best system around.

--Mike

Piotr Chudykowski wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm trying to install the base system via ftp, but I can't
> because the drivers in the potato release doesn't have
> support for my NIC (3Com 905).  What can I do - please
> help.
> Thanks.
> Pete.
>
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