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I wouldn't know which PCMCIA card would be supported bij 8.1, but you 
should find a list on www.suse.com.
For the desktop pc, everything is much easier, most popular cards are 
supported. General Linux tip: don't buy the latest and greatest, 
hardware support might be a problem.

Succes,

Joost

Iain baker wrote:
> Hi,
> i have SuSE 8.1 and i have purchased a PCMCIA Notebook Network Card from
> bilkin (F5D5020)... the box doesnt mention linux compatability (but does
> claim to be windows compatable) once i'd put the cd in it told me i could
> use it in linux with the addition of a simple line of text that SuSE already
> contained... bonus right?? wrong... it doesnt seem to know the cards
> connected  :(
> 
> The problem is i have a Cable modem that requires an ethernet card to play
> middle man, and this card wont do it (i blame the card - it doesnt seem to
> work in windows either). obviously i want to replace the card but want one
> that i know will work.... does anyone know of a PCMCIA ethernet card that
> SuSE 8.1 likes??
> 
> while i'm on the subject- at somepoint soon i wanna replace my laptop with a
> pc... i want to have the pc as a single boot linux system, so want to make
> sure i can get online before i buy... so does anyone know of a PC Ethernet
> card that SuSE 8.1 likes? and does anyone know the best way to link my
> laptop and soon to be pc together to share processing power, and ram??
> 
> thanks for any help,
> 
> Iain
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