Re: Module /usr/src/modules/bcm4400 failed (ahh no network)
Yes I guess you are correct I am just trying to avoid the obvious i guess.
Getting linux on this laptop is a pain in the ass, it is fightin me every
step of the way, if I don't win soon I am either going to have to start
using windows or give it away.
> wex wrote:
>>>>I am trying ot install debian onto my laptop which has the broadcomm
>>>>4400
>>>>network card. I went ahead and installed debian but of course I have
>>>> no
>>>>network because it is not in the 2.4.18 kernel that comes with it.
>>>
>>>I had a similar problem with a Broadcom NIC in a server. I couldn't get
>>>the
>>>official Broadcom driver to work, and ended up downloading and compiling
>>>the 2.4.25 kernel from kernel.org (which had the driver).
>>
> > THanks for the reply. I was hoping there is another solution because
> > I am quickly running out of cds to burn....
>
> Unless you have a null modem cable (and want to set that up [1]), or
> want to remove the drive and happen to have the adapter kit to use your
> laptop drive in your pc (~$10 US), I don't think you have many other
> options.
>
> Surely burning a CD is the easiest option.
>
> [1] http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Serial-Laplink-HOWTO/x24.html
>
> dircha
>
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