>> Considering that the 8029 has a number of extended features not included
>> in the DP8390 spec (i.e. fdx, flow control, etc.) does it make sense to
>> scrap generic support for NE2000 devices and develop specifically for
>> the
>> 8029? (i.e. renbrand ne as re) ?
>>
>>
> IMO, it would not be a terrible idea.  Generic ne2k support is probably
> not terribly useful anymore.

It would make life *much* easier. The DP8390 spec is pretty sparse, and I
would have had to add in vendor specific entry points anyway.

I hate to admit it, but I don't like dropping generic chipset support
(there used to be a number of other PCI ne2k devices out there), however
if the 8029 is the only device thats deemed useful enough to emancipate,
theres no sense in carrying along more cruft - especially if it would get
in the way of integration.

Steve

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