hardware detection.

j0ck · 08-08-2005, 02:39 PM

Hi, I have been looking for the hardware detection for slackware. I know suse uses yast, redhat uses anaconda, and another uses kudzo. what would i use to add hardware to slackware?.
thanx

digitalboy74 · 08-08-2005, 03:18 PM

kudzu is redhat. Anaconda is redhats python based installer.

Slackware does not have anything like those. To install hardware, you just install it. To access it you have to have a general idea of where/what it is.

If you are in the mood, you might explain what your goal would be and further guidance may follow.

j0ck · 08-08-2005, 04:05 PM

ill tell you what, this is your lucky day.

it just so happens i am in the mood. lol
i have installed a second nic and just realized its not there. and was wondering about kudzu and such. If you please bless me with a small portion of your wisdom (if you are in the "mood", of course). i will be fornever in your debt.

tuxdev · 08-08-2005, 04:07 PM

Check the HCL and try to modprobe the module for it. That is usually all that is needed. What card is it?

j0ck · 08-08-2005, 04:11 PM

Realtec RTL8139

tuxdev · 08-08-2005, 04:14 PM

thats easy! have a card with that chipset

Code:

modprobe 8139too

be sure to edit /etc/rc.d/rc.module so that it is loaded at boot time.

digitalboy74 · 08-08-2005, 04:17 PM

dmesg and /var/log/messages are our friends.

/sbin/ifconfig -a
may also provide a clue

or

dmesg |grep eth
if lack of packets still trouble you

Check the HCL, or even mention the brand here. Never know, the answer could be with one of our peers