Re: Debian Installer fails w/3Com 3C905C-TX NIC
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On Saturday 25 September 2004 08:58, Wim De Smet wrote:
> I have read a couple of questions on this mailing list from people who
> ended up finding out they had downloaded a much older build than the
> current one. You could try to find a newer build. Oh and the largest
> one. But in the other case...
I wish it were that simple - but I downloaded the Installer immediately before
doing the install. I guess I could try one of the test versions: that's
legitimate. Heck, I'd be willing to do that just to help the team. They
really are doing a good job.
>
> > The reason for the above paragraph is to give the reason for this post.
> > I'd really like to bring up Debian on my desktop. To do that, I'm going
> > to have to get the NIC up in the installer. The knowledge on this mailing
> > list is encyclopedic; Would one of you be so kind as to let me know how
> > to get through the installer when it doesn't recognize my NIC. I *REALLY*
> > don't want to destroy a working system unless I know I'm going to be able
> > to complete the installation.
>
> I haven't used the new installer myself but I think you can basically
> switch to a console, open a shell and insmod the module yourself. If
> the module gives errors, post them here.
Will do.
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