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[ILUG] SMP 2.4.x kernel and 3c59x problems solved?

[ILUG] SMP 2.4.x kernel and 3c59x problems solved?

kevin lyda kevin at suberic.net
Sat Mar 16 02:03:47 GMT 2002


On Fri, Mar 15, 2002 at 06:35:34PM -0600, Gay, John wrote:
> I don't know what APIC is besides some boot-up message, but this has sorted
> my network issues with my SMP kernel, so I can stop re-booting from linux to
> linux when I need Internet access or want to use my DVD drive.
> 
> I would feel better with a proper explanation but I'll live with this.

my understanding is that apic brings a sensible interrupt system to the
pc.  perhaps the driver or the card can't handle the changes it requires.

kevin

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