[Gllug] Cheap Linux NIC

[michael norman]

On Sunday 06 October 2002 22:33, Ian Northeast wrote:
> John Davies wrote:
> > I'm about to put in an order at ebuyer.co.uk and I one
> > of the things I need to get is a NIC.
> >
> > Does anyone know if this one is supported under Linux
> > or if not suggest one from ebuyer that is?
>
> I've been seeing some adverse comments about eBuyer lately. The
> concensus seems to be that they are fine when all goes well, and their
> prices are good, but it can be a nightmare if anything goes amiss. This
> may not matter if you are buying something cheap and can afford to write
> it off. I have no personal experience but there's a long thread on
> uk.adverts.computers entitled "eBuyer bad trader alert" where several
> people have expressed dissatisfaction. I won't be using them.
>
> As for NICs, go for an Intel Pro 100 if you can get one for a good
> price, otherwise I have had very good experiences with RTL8139 based
> ones. They have a reputation for unreliability but none have failed on
> me.
>
> Regards, Ian

Do you have a source of supply for the intel card in UK.  I have easy acces to 
Tottenham  Court Road if that helps

Mike


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