Yes, a * means it's compiled into the kernel. While an M means it can be loaded into the kernel as a module.It shouldn't matter if it's built in the kernel or as a module. I think modules just allow more flexibility for configuring your system and switching hardware.You should have a * on EISA, VLB, PCI and on board controllersand a * on National Semiconductor DP8381x series PCI Ethernet supportcheck dmesg and lspci -> is your hardware physically installed correctly in the computer? Check all your connections.-ToshiDate: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:34:13 +0100From: helgeingvart@gmail.comTo: jgilmour@bigpond.net.auSubject: Re: Fwd: Netgear FA-311CC: crux@lists.crux.nuThen it's not compiled in either. The natsemi code is located in:Device drivers -> Network device support -> Ethernet (10 or 100Mbit) -> EISA, VLB, PCI and on board controllers (i think this is a 2.6.19.xthing) -> National Semiconductor DP8381x series ...I've done all this already before. However I have a * on National Semiconductor DP8381x series, does that mean that its somehow compiled into the kernel,and not loaded as a module, and thus not visible in /sys/modules? Also, I'm running a 2.6.15.6 kernel, dunno if that means anything? That was the latest 2.2 image though. I will try to mark it with m instead and load it using modprobe inmy net script to see if that makes a difference. If you've enabled kernel modules above then you can select m or * and ifyou haven't then you'll only be able to select *. Either way should befine.I already have a m marked on the EISA, VLB, PCI and on board controllers. Now once you've done recomiled your kernel and run lilo and rebootedthen check that eth0 will be available with ifconfig -a. The reason a lot of this stuff isn't in the handbook or on the CD isthat it is assumed that someone interested in CRUX will have a firmgrasp of setting up hardware and software and recompiling kernels. If you're willing to working through these challenges though it is a veryrewarding distribution.Please bear with me, I'm not very often using Linux, but I will morein the future. Anyway, thanks for your support. And yes: I am learning... Regard,Helge F. _________________________________________________________________ Type your favorite song. Get a customized station. Try MSN Radio powered by Pandora. http://radio.msn.com