> > > > You'll need to compile a kernel: > > Why do you say that. Debian kernels have ALL the drivers as modules. The > installation process allows you to load the correct ones. >
How? Thanx, Anil Gupte ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Chandler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 8:47 AM Subject: Re: Debian does not have NIC driver > On Thursday 12 February 2004 22:20, Joseph Jones wrote: > > Anil Gupte wrote: > > > I am relatively new to Debian, so please forgive me if the dumb factor > > > is high. I am trying to install debian from disks (rescue.bin, > > > root.bin, driver-x.bin) and I cannot get it to install the Network > > > drivers. The Network card is an Intel Pro1000 and the driver does not > > > appear to be on any of the disks. First question is, can anyone tell me > > > where the driver is? Dell and Intel only appear to have Red Hat > > > versions. If and when I do find it, how do I get it on the disks? I > > > cannot use the CD ROM right now, and I want to load the base system over > > > FTP, so I really need the network connectivity. > > > > > > Thanx for any help. > > > Anil Gupte > > > > You'll need to compile a kernel: > > Why do you say that. Debian kernels have ALL the drivers as modules. The > installation process allows you to load the correct ones. > > > -- > Alan Chandler > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
