> >      ----- Original Message -----
> >      From: bcwood@pacbell.net
> >      To: Yuri
> >      Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 2:49 PM
> >      Subject: Re: Other Network Cards
> >       Hello:
> >
> >      I am replying directly (I hope) so that the newsgroup will
> >      not be bothered.
> >
> >      While you can compile a special kernel to include your
> >      cards, it is probably better to use modules.  That way, it
> >      will be easier to upgrade, etc.
> >
> >      I am sending the entire library of net card modules for the
> >      2.2.15 kernel.  I have also included the file system
> >      modules, I find them useful.  I have not yet compiled the
> >      modules under kernel 2.2.16; but these versions should work
> >      fine, although you might have to use the /F (force) option
> >      in the insmod line that loads the modules.
> >
> >      Using the modules is really simple.  For testing, boot the
> >      floppyfw machine as usual, including any other modules (*.o)
> >      you think might possibly be for your cards (in the /modules
> >      directory).  Then, at the floppyfw prompt type
> >
> >      insmod /lib/modules/filename.o io=0x300 irq=5
> >
> >      or, to force the loading
> >      insmod -F /lib/modules/filename.o io=0x300 irq=5
> >
> >      adjusting the filename, irq, and i/o address as necessary.
> >      Most modules will 'autoprobe' (detect their own settings),
> >      but most of the modules don't recommend this.  Better to
> >      know the irq, etc.
> >
> >      After you (hopefully) find one that works, add its name to
> >      the modules.lst file and it will be automatically loaded at
> >      bootup.
> >
> >      My favorite info resource is the HOWTO index at:
> >
> >      http://metalab.unc.edu/Linux/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX-3.html#ss3.1
> >
> >      and also check out Donald Becker's site; (he wrote most of
> >      the linux net drivers I think)
> >
> >      http://cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov/linux/linux.html
> >
> >      Check it out for all this and more.
> >
> >
> >      Have Fun
> >
> >      Brad
> >