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[Rob Kearey]

(Note reply-to: being general at humbug.org.au vs Rob Kearey <r.kearey at mailbox.uq.edu.au>)

Paul Gearon wrote:

> > Linux will support pretty much well everything except maybe a
> > few exotic
> > cards but go with name brands as they are more likely to work *well*.
> > Don't go with a NE2000 compatible network card though because
> > they suck
> > really bad under linux :)
> <snip>
 
> What's wrong with them?  I've only ever used ne2k cards and I haven't had
> any real problems.  Is there something I should know about?

Some of the many NE2K clones are /really/ bad - not so much NE2000
compatible, but "NE2000" "Compatible". Reputable clones (NetGear, SMC
and what-have-you) should be fine.

> Paul

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Robert Kearey           Network Services        
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