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Old 02-06-2004, 05:00 AM   #1
nguyenhoangha
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Write Driver for NIC?help me quick!!!


I have a old Network interface card,but I haven't driver for it,
please tell me how to write a driver for it.What is first step...Thanks
 
Old 02-06-2004, 06:44 AM   #2
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First let us know the architecture and function codes of that card. Give us little details about it.
 
Old 02-15-2004, 12:14 PM   #3
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or maybe the Operating System you're looking to write a driver for.
 
Old 02-15-2004, 02:27 PM   #4
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If you wanted to get started immediately, just use the driver code from a different NIC, it's going to contain the same basic functions that you will need to use.
 
  


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