Re: Can't install new driver
Maureen L Thomas wrote:
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> On 08/20/2016 05:12 PM, deloptes wrote:
>> Maureen L Thomas wrote:
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>>> [ 19.214674] r8169 0000:03:00.0: firmware: agent aborted loading
>>> rtl_nic/rtl8168e-2.fw (not found?)
>> Which kernel is this, besides in your original post you were talking
>> about rtl8168g-2.fw not rtl8168e-2.fw.
>>
>> To make it simple: The firmware version is used by specific kernel line.
>> Which kernel are you using? I asked but you did not answer.
>>
>> rtl8168e-2.fw is part of the wheezy-backports. install as instructed
>> before.
>>
>> Perhaps the wheezy kernel version would work with it or may be there is
>> also some newer kernel in the backports. Use this if so. I also found
>> this thread http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=72645
>>
>> regards
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> My kernel is 3.2.81-1. This was the last one I did with an update from
> debian. When I installed the rtl-nic I installed the whole package that
> included the one 8168e-2.fw.
>
Whatever you install you need to be consistent. Do not mix up packages from
different DVD/sources. Install kernel, firmware and tools from same source
> I am wondering if it would be ok to just upgrade to jessie. I have the
> dvd's downloaded.
> Maureen
You can do so, but you should read the upgrade installation notes and follow
them, otherwise there might be problems.
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