Re: Updated kernel 2.2.20 & broke my NIC; relatively novice user.
As I am now reading the changelog for the recent 2.2.20-i386 kernel update (2.2.20-5woody5) I see:
*This effectively removes all *-scylid.o modules
I know the natsemi.c is available from Scylid computing, therefore, does the new 2.2.20 kernel binary not provide the natsemi LKM?
If my novice hunch is correct, what are my options? I would like to continuse using stock binary kernels. Should I try to install the 2.4.18 kernel?
Barry
> I use my Debian system for data backup (rdiff-backup) and to maintain plenty of
> external drive space (Samba). Yes, this is the heart of my home office computer
> network; unfortunately as a Mechanical Engineer, most of the application
> software I need, particular for customer interface, runs on MS.
>
> For years, my Debian system has run with the consistancy of the sun rising &
> setting; from Potato to Woody. Unfortunately, this has lead to my complacency.
>
> I typically run apt-get update with my eyes shut and click right through. This
> led to my recent downfall; I clicked through some warning messages concerning
> the update to the 2.2.20 kernel binary. I caught the part of needing to reboot.
> Now, I've lost my network interface; NIC being a Netgear FA311 that uses the
> natsemi loadable kernel module. The NIC is found on the PCI interface.
>
> There is no longer a natsemi loadable kernel under /lib/modules/2.2.20. The
> module used to autoload at boot which didn't occur following the recent reboot
> as the natsemi module couldn't be found.
>
> Ideas on how to fix what I've broken? If I could be at least pointed in the
> right direction, that would be great.
>
> My system:
> Pentium Pro
> Woody running 2.2.20 (stock downloaded binary kernel)
>
> Without a network connection, I will have to move any software from my network
> connected machine to the Debian box using a floppy or CD-ROM.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
> Barry Mathieu
>
>
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