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Re: [Linux-aus] Network card problems



Hi Peter,

You would probably have a better chance trying the mailing list of your
local LUG.

See http://twiki.linux.org.au/twiki/bin/view/Main/UserGroups

Cheers,
Trent
Bur.st

> Hi, I am hoping somebody can help with this problem.
> Have installed a netcard after installing Debian 3.3 and cannot get the  
> system to use it.
> Info centre-PCI lists the correct card,
> info centre network interface lists 127.0.0.1,
> netcard config returns "no supported network card",
> insmod eepro (name of card driver) returns   
> /lib/modules/2.4.24-xfs/kernel/drivers/net/eepro.o: init_
> module: device or resource busy,
> modinfo eepro lists the above filename
> dmesg doesn't mention eth0,
> cannot ping my firewall.
> The card works OK with a fresh install of Debian,a Knoppix cd, or windows.
>  Have Googled for an answer but nothing seems to work.
> I think the answer may be very simple, but I am new to this and I am out  
> of options.

-- 
Trent Lloyd <lathiat@bur.st>
Bur.st Networking Inc.