[H-GEN] PXE capable network cards

[Scott Burns]

Michael Anthon wrote:

> Hmm, I think you misunderstood me, perhaps I should have used 
> "production" instead of "lab"[2], which is what I really meant.  I've 
> done work in similar situations [1] and moving parts really aren't a 
> good idea.  I was really suggesting the use of boot floppies as an 
> interim solution until you can track down a new card.
>
Sorry, should have said that there was not a real rush - to busy on 
other things.

As it turns out ELX sort of solved the problem.  Due to break downs in 
commuinications there was a replacement card sitting on out 
receptionist's desk.  It's the card I specifically said I wasn't 
interested in when I first called them.  I'd much rather send the lot 
back, but the descision has been made to cut our losses and move on.

And speaking of moving on, where did you get your workstations?  We were 
using 533MHz EPIAs  in a small black box powered by an external  12V 
supply which came with 128MB RAM.   I had a look arounbd today and found 
a few places that sell the individual parts but the only ones with 
bundles are the faster CPUs which require cooling fans.

Scott

> Cheers,
> Michael
>
> [1] I was thinking of education type lab setups at the time I wrote 
> the email.
> [2] actually, worse, coal dust is more conductive than sugar...  oh, 
> and it explodes.
>
>
Okay, and you win :)