Fedora Core 4 on Dimension 9100 ethernet problems

Question

My onboard ethernet in Dell's Dimension 9100 is not being recognized by FC4 linux (I'm dual booting).  Has anyone else had this problem?  I am trying to search for a driver, but I really don't know where to start.  I know intel makes it for MS, and XP calls it 'Intel PRO/100 VE network connection,' but beyond this I'm clueless.  Onboard sound doesn't work either, but I don't really care.  Someone help, please?

grags · Answer

I realize that, but there's a whole hodge podge of onboard LAN compatability issues out there, I want someone who knows specifically about mine.  I had the same problem w/ RH9 running on my ABIT board w/ onboard NVIDIA LAN, and it got fixed because NVIDIA ended up making a Linux compatible driver.  Unless Intel wants to make a Linux driver, I'm stuck.  I might have to try and install an ethernet card, but switching the cable every time I change the OS isn't exactly ideal.

HTT Good HT Bad · Answer

you might have better luck in the linux forums

jmwills · Answer

Have you tried the downloads section?  It gives you the option to put in the penguin system as an OS of choice.

grags · Answer

Yea, I've tried it. For Linux, they only have BIOS updates, and such. I ended up getting a NIC instead of my onboard LAN, which will have to work for now.....

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Fedora Core 4 on Dimension 9100 ethernet problems

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