Re: PCI scan problems in 2.2.16

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>Mr. Becker has a good point.  If an adapter appears, it should be assumed
>that it's there to take over for the built-in resource.  Let the user force
>the choice, if they want to.

Perhaps with video, but I cant think of why someone would add another intel
controller and not want to use the one on the MB. You shouldnt have to move
your primary wire just because you install a second card. Its makes no sense.

>
>Dennis has a good point too.  It's nonintuitive for the built-in resource
>to be secondary.  So, if logical is the rule of the day, much else is
>broken too.

That we know already.

>
>I know this sounds like the ravings of a madman.  Us blades of grass just
>thought you elephants might be humored at our confusion.
>
>The debate is fascinating.  Now I know why I'm not a programmer.

Just be glad you are not trying to sell a product based on this *stuff*
also. :-/

Things are bad when things are wrong, but when people start arguing that
the wrong way is right, then you know you're in trouble

I still dont see any solutions, only excuses. Anyone have a solution?

DB

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