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From: Doug White <dwhite@gdi.uoregon.edu>
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Subject: Re: Dell Gxi, 3COM 3C905, Crystal Semiconductor CS4236
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On Wed, 15 Jan 1997, Henning Schulzrinne wrote:

> The Dell Gxi system (which I might purchase) comes with built-in network
> and sound support. Dell tech support claims that these are compatible to
> 3COM 3C905 (the XL PCI card) and a Crystal Semiconductor CS4236 chip,
> respectively. Any experiences with support for either of these? (I seem
> to remember claims that the 3C905 card would work, but confirmation
> about the build-in model would be helpful.) Btw, the FAQ or release
> notes don't mention the 3C595 nor 3C905...

The 3c90x series is supported by the vx driver.  I don't know about the
sound card, is it Soundblaster compatible?

Doug White                              | University of Oregon  
Internet:  dwhite@resnet.uoregon.edu    | Residence Networking Assistant
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