Re: 8139too.c patch for kernel 2.4.19

Jeff Garzik
2002-11-18T07:28:16Z

Vergoz Michael wrote:

> Hi list,
>
> The current 8139too.c linux kernel driver dosn't work.

Please be more specific.

> There is the patch for the driver 8139too.c at :
>
> http://descript.sysdoor.net/patch/kernel/2.4.19/8139too.c.diff
>
> It fix some problems with card mode, new hard detection and new card
> added.
>
> Please read the diff.

The diff is huge, mostly unnecessary, and backs out obvious bug fixes
(i.e. it _adds_ bugs). It removes several PCI IDs, eliminating 8139
support for some cards. The "new card" is supported by another driver,
8139cp.c.

Please send _specific_ changes and bug fixes.

Jeff