Subject: [netatalk-admins] getting a new nic
From: Eric KieslingThompson (duetc@email.msn.com)
Date: Wed Mar 11 1998 - 14:09:43 EST
Hi all. First, I just want to say that I love netatalk, and I love this
list!
ok, now I'll get to my real question.
I confess that I built a server using an ne2000 clone. When things get busy
at the firm, with big graphics apps running, and big file copies, the
network gets REALLY slow. I've upgraded the RAM in the server to 96MB (will
be 128 when I get the next chip), I'm going to add a hub (two already, but
pretty full), and I'm going to put the server on a shorter length of cable
(about 50' right now, but shouldn't even matter under 300', right?). I'm
running Slackware 2.0.30, and netatalk 1.4b2. I would like to use asun's
stuff, but no luck so far with compiling (still working through 6,000,000
emails :) ).
BUT, I have a feeling that the ne2000 clone may be a major factor. I'm
going to get a new nic, and I'm wondering if any of you have a
recommendation.
The server is an AMD K5-PR100, with isa and pci. The network is 10MB
ethernet. So far, all clients are MACS, but I'm expecting to add some PC's.
Any input greatly appreciated.
TIA,
Eric Thompson
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