Try compiling with the gcc296 compiler. This is the Redhat-7.3 compiler on the system. Alias gcc gcc296 Then run the compile. > --Luke > --Computer Science Sysadmin, MSU Bozeman > --admin(AT)cs.montana.edu 994-3931 > -----Original Message----- > From: psyche-list-admin@redhat.com [mailto:psyche-list-admin@redhat.com] > On Behalf Of George Faddoul > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 11:59 AM > To: psyche-list@redhat.com > Subject: RE: 3 problems with RH8, 3com905, nvidia > > I have the same problem with 3Com 3C900B, I got it work under Redhat 7.3 > by > compile a driver downloaded from Gateway site. but I could not compile it > under Redhat 8, I got error messages. > Let me know if you succeed to compile it under Redhat 8. > > -----Original Message----- > From: psyche-list-admin@redhat.com > [mailto:psyche-list-admin@redhat.com]On Behalf Of Jan Drewes > Sent: Monday, 4 November 2002 4:10 AM > To: psyche-list@redhat.com > Subject: 3 problems with RH8, 3com905, nvidia > > > I have 3 (probably install-related) problems with Psyche. > > After finally having the System up and running and being able to go into > gnome or kde, i can't figure how to get my 3Com 3c905B to work. > On bootup, it is detected alright (as far as i can see), but it complains > about the IP-config for eth0 failed, and suggests that the cable might not > be plugged in (but it is, of course, and my switch detects a connected nic > alright). > The thing worked just fine on the same box, but running windows XP, which > I > want to get rid of. > > When in Gnome or KDE and I launch the network-config tool, the eth0 is > shown > as inactive, trying to activate it fails. > In the hardware config, no values are assigned of any kind. I tried to > enter > values manually (nic gets assigned IRQ12 by BIOS), but no success. > the nic doesn't show up on my /proc/interrupts, but it does show up in my > /proc/iomem and /proc/ioports correctly id'd as the nic it is. Though, as > i > am quite new to linux, I don't know if that means anything. > > the second problem I have is that in Gnome (or kde as well), when I try to > launch the hardware browser, the window pops up shortly then closes right > again, as if crashing on start. No Idea here. > > the third problem is, that with kernel development (all subpackages) and > development tools (all subpackages) installed, when I try to install the > latest nvidia-drivers for my GF4TI4200, I get errors. I try to do > "rpmbuild --rebuild NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-3123.src.rpm", and i get: > > warning user buildmeister does not exist - using root > warning group buildmeister does not exist - using root > warning user buildmeister does not exist - using root > warning group buildmeister does not exist - using root > Fehler: unpacking of archive failed on file > /usr/src/redhat/SOURCES/NVIDIA_kernel_1.0-3123.tar.gz;3dc54c69: cpio: read > Fehler: NVIDIA_kernel-1.0-3123.src.rpm cannot be installed > > note, that i installed german as primary language, and "Fehler" of course > means Error :-) > > > All of the above happens when i am logged on as standard user and also > when > i am logged on as root. > > As I mentioned above, the system workes fine under Windows XP (and 2000 > and > 98se...). > > here is my hardware: > > athlon 1400 TB > Elitegroup / ECS K7S5A using SIS735chipset > 512 MB DDR > 45GB WD HDD > Leadtek GeForce 4 TI 4200 with 64MB > 3Com 3C905B NIC > FireWire adaptor (OHCI1394) appears to be detected & configured ok > soundblaster player 1024 nic appears to be detected & configured ok > usb-mouse by logitech (mouseman dual optical, installed as mouseman wheel > USB) ok > > ps: in order to connect to the redHat update-service, i would have to get > my > nic to work first :-) > > please help!! > > thanx, Jan Drewes > > > > -- > Psyche-list mailing list > Psyche-list@redhat.com > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list -- Psyche-list mailing list Psyche-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list
