Re: Network Cards

[Robert Maynard Rhyu <bob maydesign net>]

On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Stephen Hitchner wrote:

> 
> I got the tier one network card compatibility list from redhat
> 3 Com: 3c509
>        3c59x, 3c900, 3c905 3c905b
> Digital: 2104x, 2114x
> 
> Which cards have people had the most success with (I'm
> running an old XL266 RH5.2 2.0.35)?

I've had relatively good luck with the Samsung SC1200TX and Netgear
FA310TX (both based on 2114x) on XL266, NoName (AXPpci33) and
PCI64-275.

> I called Digital, I can order a 2104x for $265!!!!! and all the 3 com
> cards I've seen are over $100, does anyone know where to go or who to call
> to get anything cheaper(remanufactured????), I have to stretch my student
> loan out as much as possible. I just need something that works = )

Both the Samsung and Netgear cards are <$30US at local vendors; I'm sure
the prices are comparable in Canada.

HTH,
Robert Rhyu
bob@maydesign.net