On Sat, 26 May 2001 22:07:20 +0100 Phillip Deackes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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. I am answering my own post because I have found the cause of the problem (and a workaround) which might well help others. Apparently there is a bug with the newer kernel drivers for my network card - based on the Realtek 8139 chipset (uses the kernel driver 8139too). I replaced the driver with the version which came with kernel version 2.4.3 and now it works as it should. I note that a number of people have raised bug reports etc. about this issue. -- Phillip Deackes Using Progeny Debian Linux
