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From: Kory Hamzeh <kory@avatar.com>
To: Softweyr LLC <softweyr@xmission.com>
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Subject: Re: Which PCI enet card
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On Wed, 8 Jan 1997, Softweyr LLC wrote:
> 
> Most PCI cards based on the DEC 21040 chip seem to work well with the
> de driver.  Be careful of very new stock cards with 21043 chips, they
> are probably *not* compatible with the de driver (yet).  I have a
> couple of Dayna cards, both of which work well with 2.2-SNAP1014, even
> on our crowded and often jammed test network here at Dayna.  ;^)
> 

Hi Wes,

I need manufacturer names and model numbers. The problem is I can walk 
into Fry's or CompUSA (or even mail order) and say "I need a PCI enet 
card based on the DEC 21040 chip!". I tried, most of then gave me a blank 
stare or said that they don't carry DEC enet cards!!

Thanks,
Kory