Re: Debian Installer fails w/3Com 3C905C-TX NIC
On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 09:20:09 -0500
Michael Satterwhite <michael@weblore.com> wrote:
> 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.
Yes; don't get RC1 of the Debian-Installer. Try one of the daily builds.
I've used a couple of them now with good results - one on a x86 and
another on a Sparc. Both worked great, despite the 'under development'
label.
> > > 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.
You might also try entering 'expert' or 'expert26' at the boot prompt,
so it will show you more of the steps involved. (Expert boots a 2.4
kernel, expert26 boots a 2.6 kernel.)
HTH,
Jacob
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