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From: Johnson David <djohnson@acuson.com>
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On Tuesday 29 January 2002 04:28 pm, kkonaka@mac.com wrote:
> hi!  - started using freebsd for two days :)
>
> how do I install 4.4-RELEASE into a PC with only
> etherexpress16 - ie(4) network interface?

This would probably be best asked in -questions, but I can give you some 
directions to travel...

> - a) install 4.4-RELEASE, then somehow reconfigure the
>      kernel to have ie(4) support.

If you have the FreeBSD CD, then this is the way to go. Install the base 
system, rebuild the kernel with ie support, then continue. The fact that you 
mentioned this as a viable option makes me believe you have a CD to install 
from. Rebuilding the kernel afterwards is relatively easy provided you read 
the handbook first.

If you don't have the CD then it will involve further work. One possibility 
is installing from an MSDOS partition. The handbook (and faq) covers many 
installation options. Also re-ask the question on the -questions list.

David

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