On Fri, 27 May 2005 11:51:57 +1200 Christopher Swell wrote: > > 1. I can't for the life of me get it to recognise my network (eth0) card at > > boot although the install CD does when I boot it. I assume there is a > > module I need to load > Correct. You need to add the name of the driver module to the list in the file > /etc/modules.autoload.k/kernel-2.X X == which ever kernel you're using, > > Ref:- Section 7e.
Not necessary usually, because cold will pick it up > > > (or did I miss something when I compiled the kernel?) > Quite possibly. > > > ...if it's a module...which one is it? > Googlling for "linux module Yukon Gigabit Ethernet" > The first hit suggests that > file://usr/src/linux/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt > refers the module appears to be called sk98lin, and is in the kernel (2.6.12 anyway). as root type "modi pk98lin" - if it doesn't exist then you need to build the module (you do not need to rebuild the whole kernel) when configuring your kernel under device drivers|networking support|ethernet (1000Mbit). configure it as a module. then: make modules modules_install then for good measure "update-modules" then "monroe sk98lin" (the "'s are not necessary) -- Nick Rout
