A while ago I compiled the 2.4.4 kernel but went back to 2.4.3 when I found I was getting a long pause during boot-up,just after this: 'Configuring network interfaces: eth0: Setting 100mbs full-duplex based on auto negotiated partner ability 41e1'. Today I compiled 2.4.5 and get the same thing.
The following message after the pause is about a ping - don't get this with earlier kernels. Maybe this is the problem. Once booted, my cable modem works fine. I am running pmfirewall - I wonder if I need to change any settings to allow for this new ping? BTW, I have ensured I compiled in ipchains compatibility for 2.4.x kernels. Does anyone have any ideas? Cheers. -- Phillip Deackes Using Progeny Debian Linux
