Re: which driver for onboard ethernet controller on Dell Diemnsion 8300 ??

From: Scarletdown (gsutton9503_at_charter.net)
Date: 12/22/03

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    Kent West wrote:
    > Axel Burwitz wrote:
    >

    >> I have a Dell Dimension 8300 with a ethernet controller onboard, and the
    >> system info tool in kde detects:
    >> "Ethernet controller : Intel Corp.: Unknown device 1050 (rev02)
    >> Subsystem : Dell Computer Corp. Unknown device 0157"
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >
    > Looks like your kernel isn't recognizing the ethernet controller. IF
    > you're running a 2.2 kernel, you might try upgrading to a 2.4.
    >

    You might also try booting with a Knoppix CD and see if your NIC is
    recognized. If it is, then you can do a Knoppix Hard Drive install. 

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