7 Jul
2003
7 Jul
'03
9:48 a.m.
In message <200307062243.h66MhDCw045529(a)daemonweed.reanimators.org>
Frank McConnell <fmc(a)reanimators.org> wrote:
Um, you have read the comments near the head of
/usr/src/sys/pci/if_rl.c, haven't you?
Quote:
The RealTek 8139 PCI NIC redefines the meaning of 'low end.' This is
probably the worst PCI ethernet controller ever made, with the possible
exception of the FEAST chip made by SMC. The 8139 supports bus-master
DMA, but it has a terrible interface that nullifies any performance
gains that bus-master DMA usually offers.
Um.... Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to set fire to all the
Realtek-based NICs in the house... EVIL EVIL EVIL!!!
Later.
--
Phil.
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http://www.philpem.dsl.pipex.com/
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