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Re: [Xen-users] Realtek RTL8111B

To: Dirk Pol <dirkpol@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Xen-users] Realtek RTL8111B
From: Arnd Schmitter <xen@xxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:15:12 +0200
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Hello Dirk,

I've just seen, that there are only prebuilt binaries. So i think you
also have only binaries. I don't know, if the sources are within this
packets. If not, you will have to download the sources, because the
realtek driver needs them (especially the linux sources inside).

Arnd

Dirk Pol schrieb:
> Hello Arnd,
>
> But where and how do i get the content of the Build directory?
> I have installed Xen from the tarbal
>
> Dirk 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arnd Schmitter [mailto:xen@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: woensdag 11 oktober 2006 0:09
> To: Dirk Pol
> Cc: xen-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Xen-users] Realtek RTL8111B
>
>
> Hello Dirk,
>
> The /lib/modules/2.6.16-xen/Build Directory is normaly a link to the
> Directory where your kernel sources are. So if you set the link manualy
> the build schould work.
>
> As a alternative, look if you can set a Environment Variable which
> overrides the default path in the Makefile.
>
> Arnd
>
>
> Dirk Pol schrieb:
>   
>> Hello,
>>  
>> I am bussy building a xen cluster.
>> When selecting mainboards for this cluster i came only up with core 2 duo 
>> mainboards with onboard gigabit ethernet cards with the realtek RTL8111B 
>> chipset.
>>
>> I have tested a mainboard and could not find a way to compile the driver 
>> sourcecode from the realtek site because of a missing 
>> /lib/modules/2.6.16-xen/Build directory.
>>
>> Can anyone help me out? I am not helped with advice to select a pci 
>> ethercard because i need the riserboard slot for a additional gigabitcard 
>> for i-scsi storage. and because of expensive rackspace i can put a little 
>> effort in making it fit in a 1HE 19" rackmount.
>>
>> Maybe you can also suggest a mainboard wich is compatible with xen and fits 
>> in a 1HE rackmount.
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> Dirk Pol
>>
>>
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