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To: Ofer Fryman <ofer@shunra.co.il>
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Subject: Re: Intel-e1000 for Linux 2.0.36-pre14
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On Thu, 1 Mar 2001, Ofer Fryman wrote:

> I managed to compiled e1000 for Linux 2.0.36-pre14, I can also load it
> successfully. 
> With the E1000_IMS_RXSEQ bit set in IMS_ENABLE_MASK I get endless interrupts
> and the computer freezes, without this bit set it works but I cannot receive
> or send anything.

Intel refuses to provide complete documentation for any of their ethernet
cards.  I recommend purchasing alternative products from vendors like 3com
and National Semiconduct who are cooperative in providing data needed by
the development community.


		-ben

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