> tried same with 64bit_pcmcia.patch > same result. I guess that the 36bit patch is included in this kernel? I think so. I don't remember the date when Ralf applied the patch. > Tried 2.4.21 & 2.4.21-pre7 from kernel.org > They die when initializing pci. > > Are there different versions of the 36bit-patch? Mine is named > 36bit_addr_121302.patch Well, I kept updating the patch and always put the latest one in my directory. But the updates were always minor -- just so the patch would apply cleanly. After Ralf checked it in, I removed it from my directory. Pete