ldistrib.txt

This file describes the Linux* Base Driver for the Intel(R) PRO/100 Family of Adapters. This driver

Linux* Distribution Issues
==========================

December 15, 2005

This document covers known issues between Intel networking drivers 
and various supported Linux distributions.  


Contents
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- Overview
- Linux Kernel Issues
- SUSE* Linux Issues
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Issues
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS Issues
- Support


Overview
========

This file describes Linux distribution-specific issues.  For 
general information and support, see the Support page.  

If an issue is identified with the released source code on the 
supported kernel with a supported adapter, email the specific 
information related to the issue to [e-mail].  


Linux Kernel Issues
===================

Linux 2.6 Kernel: Loading and unloading modules
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A new kernel API has been implemented within the Linux 2.6 kernel 
regarding the module reference count.  This results in the e100, 
e1000 and ixgb drivers  being used with a module reference count 
of zero.  Consequently, our driver module can be removed from the 
system while still being used by other modules.  Until the other 
modules within the Linux stack use the new API, unintended 
consequences may occur with module removal.  This may result in 
system hangs and/or panics.


Linux 2.4 Kernel: Intel