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Subject: Re: multi ethernet cards - Now I'm really confused!
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> I spent some time reading up on adding a second nic to my system 
> and I read that I would have to recompile the kernel.  
>
> Why is this?

With PCI you only need one device definition in the kernel, it
will create the additional devices as necessary.

> Do I only need to worry about this after two nics?

I don't think you need to worry about it after two nics either, 
unless they are isa devices.

Cheers
Stuart


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