Linux, Plug and Play?

[Ruffaz]

Hey,

I run a linux box at home(Debian). I'm planning on upgrading my network card with a new D-link. I'm just wondering that if Linux will install all the drivers and everything by iteself since kernal configuration can be a little tough.

Thnx,

Latez,

Ruffaz

 

[stirling]

I don't know about debian, but my slack8 box installed with a bunch of kernel modules, ready for insertion.
Check out the kernel docs to see which driver you need.
Try a 'modprobe whatever_driver_module_name'
If it works, you can throw it in the rc scripts

 

[Nothinman]

Not automatically, Debian doesn't work that way. But all you should have to do is edit /etc/modules and add the driver for the new card.

 

[Zach]

My Redhat system uses PCI PNP fine, ISA PNP needs leg work.. and it hurts. pnpdump, modproble,, yadda yadda. Icky.

 

[Loco3KGT]

If you don't have the module, however, you'll need to go into the 10/100 network devices menu of the kernel config and choose the appropriate driver. Then recompile and install the kernel appropriately.