I've setup an interim linux-backports-modules-2.6.24 in my PPA containing a r8168 module (from upstream 8.006.00 and above patch) and a patched r8169 module which ignores 8168's pci id (so it won't autoload).
PPA: deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/cschieli/ubuntu hardy main Packages: linux-backports-modules-2.6.24-19-* -- r8169 driver does not work with Realtek "PCI-E" 8111B integrated network controller https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/141343 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs