Seth R Arnold wrote: > > Steve, I can let you know what I have learned -- > > the 3c59x.c file included with the kernel (even 2.2.12) is old and out of > date. You need to go to Donald Becker's webpage (cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov, iirc) > and download the 0.99L or newer version of the 3c59x.c file, replace the > 3c59x.c file that comes with the kernels, remake, recompile, and install. > > Rumor has it that the new driver is in 2.2.13pre? -- so 2.2.13 should have > it. Again, *rumor has it that*... so, you won't need to go through this > hassle always, just for a little while longer. > > Have fun. :) > > On Mon, Sep 27, 1999 at 05:35:11PM -0500, Stephen R. Gore wrote: > > I'm trying to install slink on a Gateway E-4200 (PIII 400). This is > > a testbed install, eventually to be an entire lab. I've had no problems > > installing to an older E-3200 (PII 300). > > > > The problem is that the network card (3COM 3c905.c) isn't recognized. > > When I select the appropriate module from the network drivers menu, insmod > > fails (device not found). I've switched to another VT, and dmesg shows: > > "Unrecognized 3COM PCI device type 9200 detected. Leaving unconfigured." > > > > I'm sure of the card type (I've opened the case and read the numbers on > > the card). I've also tried different configuration options (basically all > > the ones listed). > > > > Any help appreciated. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > Steve > >
Steve, you're also likely to run into problems with the Rage128-based video card if you install X. You can download a driver from www.suse.com, which worked for me.
