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Re: Debian 2.2 and Linksys LNE100TX - problems



Are there any disadvantages to the 2.4.0+ kernel?  Is it stable?

Oh, and how big is the kernel?  I don't have any way of getting things 
there except by floppy...

Jason

> 
> 
> I had this same problem.  If you can, go to a 2.4.0+ kernel and the
> driver works just great.
> 
> 
> Thus spake Jason Price (jprice@shagnog.com):
> 
> > I am installing Debian 2.2 for the first time (on a dual cpu box) 
and 
> > have run into a problem with my NIC.  I have a Linksys LNE100TX, 
which 
> > I understand uses the Tulip module.  During setup, I tried to 
select 
> > the Tulip module to install, but I got an error saying that 
the "device 
> > is busy" and something about IRQ and IO (not at home right now).  
Am I 
> > missing somethere here?  How can I get this card installed?
> > 
> > I will be compiling a new kernel to add SMP support - when I do, is 
> > there anything special I will need to do to make sure the NIC works?
> > 
> > I'm a new Linux user, so be gentle...  :)
> > 
> > Jason
> > 
> > 
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