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To: Zwane Mwaikambo <zwane@linux.realnet.co.sz>
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Subject: Re: EEPro100 problems in SMP on 2.4.5 ?
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The problem is with the kernel driver - i locks under heavy load (over 2
000-3 000 packet/s, may be less).
Change the card if you can, i didn't recommend you this card for production
server.
Cheers

Zwane Mwaikambo wrote:

> >There're several problems with the stability of drivers in eepro drivers
> >May be the problem is lack of low level decumentation for the cards
> >They advise to use their binnary only driver (did you? :)).
>
> I used the kernel driver, binary only drivers are a royal pain.
>
> Cheers,
>         Zwane Mwaikambo

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