Help with Intel PRO/1000 NIC

Mon May 31 23:38:16 UTC 2004

I have to install an Intel PRO/1000 interface board into a Dell
PowerEdge server running RHAT 8.0 (kernel 2.4.18).

Visiting the Intel site provides source for a driver which Intel claims
will build correctly on kernels up through 2.4.20.  Fair enough.
Various vendor sites provide testimonials that attest to success with
the card...but nothing specific otherwise by Googling.

Can anyone offer advice on what to look for/look out for when installing
the card and driver for this board?

Thanks for the help.   Erik 