Re: Which driver for RealTek RTL8168 ethernet interface card? [SOLVED]

Thank you. M.A.P. -- On 01/15/2017 10:28 AM, Jeremy Nicoll wrote: On Sun, 15 Jan 2017, at 09:16, M.A. Perry wrote: 3. From 1. and 2. I have concluded that the non-free "programming" added to the interface hardware is non-volatile (i.e. persistent); which

Re: Which driver for RealTek RTL8168 ethernet interface card? [SOLVED]

g again??] 4. Some people have indicated clear philosophical objections to installing non-free firmware. Again thanks to all of you for your advice. M.A. Perry -- Sent from my unwashed Linux box

Which driver for RealTek RTL8168 ethernet interface card?

the missing Non-Free RealTek driver. Thus my question: What should I do? either: a) Leave things as they are ('If it ain't broke don't fix it') or : b) install the Debian non-free package "firmware-realtek (0.43) Can someone with experience of this software please advise?? Thank

Re: Which type of FTP transfer for apt and aptitude?

Thanks for your replies. The answers are clear and helpful. Again thanks. M.A. Perry --

Which type of FTP transfer for apt and aptitude?

) are used for downloads from the Debian Repository to my desktop? Must my firewall ACCEPT -- plain HTTP (port 80) ; or -- is HTTPS (port 443) later involved; or -- active FTP (port 20) used or -- passive FTP (port 1024:65535) applicable ? Can anyone enlighten me please?? Thanks in advance. M.A