Re: gigabit ethernet on linux, intel pro/1000 ?

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Thanks Jeff,

Nice infomation for all.

Jones

On Tue, 10 April 2001, Jeff Garzik wrote:

> 
> Jones Olatunji wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Remco,
> > 
> > Intel is good so also is 3c9x series.
> > I think either of them is good enough for you, I have use both of them before and they are quite okay.
> > 
> > But if you still insist on a preference any, maybe I will pick Intel.
> 
> Intel is nice hardware, but their driver needs cleanup and review, and
> no docs are available.  Plus, there is a patent issue with their
> software license, which makes me encourage everyone not to use Intel's
> driver software.
> 
> So, only if you have docs and are willing to write your own driver would
> I suggest using Intel hardware at the moment...  acenic is a good one to
> look at instead.
> 
>     Jeff
> 
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