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Sindi Keesan wrote:
>
> ftp.scyld.com/pub/network
> 
> They have all or at least many of the drivers for the 
> newer cards.  Perhaps Steven can find the time to compile, 
> for 2.2.16, the ones missing from SW71?  

There are two reasons why I will not be doing that:
(1) I thoroughly test everything I compile.  There is no way 
    for me to test drivers for hardware I do not possess.
(2) BasicLinux is designed for old PCs.  Providing drivers
    for newer hardware is not a priority.

> There is supposed to be a way to use drivers for later 
> modules, but the kernel has to be compiled to be capable 
> of this.  Is ours?  

You will find that information in the kernel config (which
is available for every BasicLinux kernel and every Slackware 
kernel).  CONFIG_MODVERSIONS is not set.

Cheers,
Steven