[ale] DFE-530TX+ Rev D - Beware!

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On Fri, Jul 27, 2001 at 02:02:43PM -0600, Joseph A. Knapka wrote:
> - The rtl8139 driver (drivers/net/8139too.c) included in
>   the 2.4.5 kernel *will not* detect this card.

what's the output of 'lspci -vv'?

First, try the 2.4.7 kernel.  That's the latest, after all.

If that doesn't work, then get the PCI IDs and mail all of that crap
over to jgarzik at gtf.org -- he's the author of the 8139too driver. 
 
> In summary, if you're running a modern kernel, *don't* take
> advantage of this deal. I intend to boot a 2.2 kernel later
> today and try it there.

No, let's rephrase that.  "Friends don't let friends use RTL8139
ethernet cards."  They are the worst 10/100 boards on the market.  For
$2 more one can get VIA-rhine boards; they're not super, but they are
vastly superior th the 8139s.

 - Pizza
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