> Chris is correct in his assessment though instead of emerging the > nforce-net package, I would recommend a manual install of nvidias > nforce drivers. (NVIDIA_nforce-1.0-0248.tar.gz) available from nvidia's > site. This package includes sound drivers. You will want to install > these before that first reboot so you will have network support. > See: http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=linux_nforce_1.0-0248
Any reason why you recommend a manual install? > The nv-net driver is on the 1.4-r3 live CD and will load automagicly. > You will however need to boot the CD with the "gentoo nonet" option. Thats exactly what I needed to know, thanks. > I'm running the Leadtek K7NCR18D-pro here and except for some DMA > problems and the lack of SPDIF support, I'm very happy. Another problem > I've heard of is the fact that agpgart is a problem so you would likely > have problems with AGP acceleration with anything other that an Nvidia > graphics card. There are forums outthere that you might look at. One of > the best is at: http://www.nforcershq.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=29 > Hope this helps Thanks, I'll check those out. Cheers Adam -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
