You don't need to compile this driver from source. During the 'Configure Device Driver Modules' load the '3c59x' module. Yes, the current 3c59x module does work with the 3c905c-tx. I used the 3com source driver with older versions of the 2.2.x kernels, but it is not needed for 2.2.18pre21.
John On Wed, Feb 21, 2001 at 09:59:40AM -0500, Ron Peterson wrote: > I'm trying to do a network install of debian on a computer which has a > 3com 3c905c-tx network card. 3com kindly provides GNU licenced source > code for this card on their website. I succesfully compiled the module > on another debian system, and put it on a floppy, in directory > /lib/modules/2.2.18pre21/. I inserted this floppy when appropriate > during the 'Configure Device Driver Modules' portion of the > installation. > > However, no network interfaces are found. I imagine I need to pass some > kernel or insmod parameters for the specified module. Where/How do I do > this? > > -- > Ron Peterson > Network & Systems Manager > Mount Holyoke College > GPG and other info at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~rpeterso > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
