[H-GEN] PXE capable network cards

[Michael Anthon]

Scott Burns wrote:

> For the long run, cards are much better than you'd think.  I either 
> have to download a new floppy for the existing card in the machine or 
> pop the back off to use one of ours.  Given I always pop the back off 
> once anyway to check connectors, fans and such, I've preferred the 
> card since I got it.
>
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.

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.