> I can finally ping from my linux machine to my NeXTs! As you may know I
> have had considerable pain on this issue and have been asking for opinions
> to the possible cause. My linux box has an ASUS TX97X board.
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> I guess #3 is the main suspect. However I've had this problem for at
> least 6 months and have previously reflashed the bios, moved cards around,
> set different interupts and rebuilt Linux. Had not seen anything to
> identify the possible IRQ conflict previously. Checked IRQ's in windows
> and linux.
You've switched from the 3c905 to the Tulip, which might have made a
difference there too.
> Strange problem, but now fixed. Hooray!
>
> Also a fellow named "Rick?" at the last club meeting helped though I don't
> know his email and the Mobil driver presenters at the last meeting.
> I built the box myself, but my vendor - Impaq computers - patiently
> exchanged cards and tested the hub for me without charge.
Yep, t'was me. E-mail addy below. ;) Congrats on getting it going.
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