Re: 8139too.c patch for kernel 2.4.19

Vergoz Michael
2002-11-18T19:56:39Z

> Vergoz Michael wrote:
>
> > Hi list,
> >
> > The driver that i have post support realtek 8139A/B/C/D/C+ (already
> > tested)
> > and another dlink card (realtek based).
> > On certain motherboard where the chip is integred you will perhaps
> > have some
> > troubles.
>
>
> Would you be willing to work with Linux kernel developers to integrate
> the useful changes in this driver into the kernel?

* of course

>
> The driver you posted is my driver, version 0.9.15, which is an older
> version of the kernel's driver and doesn't include many changes made
> since then.

* Yes, it's yours, but it work :P

>
> If you are seeing a problem, please describe in detail the problem so
> that kernel developers may fix it in the current kernel's 8139too.c.

* The problem is in packet recv, i'v to work this night to find what exactly
is the problem

>
> > The driver 8139cp.c can be removed to the source entry.
>
>
> This is the preferred driver for the 8139C+ chip, as it included many
> bug fixes and is much faster than the version from RealTek.

* I will make a prupose to all linux kernel developers about that. I prefere
to fix that problem before to prupose anything else :P

>
> Jeff
>
>
>
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Best regards,
Vergoz Michael