On Thu, 30 Dec 1999, you wrote:
> I have performed my first Linux-on-a-laptop installation. It went well after
> I wrestled with the LCD and video parameters. I was not able to find a
> driver for my PCMCIA ethernet card. I have a Xircom CE3 series 10/100 card.
> In fact, I can't seem to find drivers for any PCMCIA models. How is this
> done? I have the option to buy a new card. If the Xircom will work I would
> prefer to use it. I have seen mention of drivers for the CE3, but I don't
> know how to perform a driver installation or where to find the drivers.
> Would I have to recompile the driver into the kernel or load it as a module?
> If anyone has gone down this road I would love to hear about it.
>
modprobe <module/driver> installs a driver/module. Don't
necessarily have to install it into the kernel. Most NIC
drivers aren't installed into the kernel....
John
