Subject: Re: NIC memory corrupt
To: NetBSD/mac68k <port-mac68k@netbsd.org>
From: Sean-Paul Rees <sean@flame.org>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 03/29/1999 16:39:18
nOn Mon, 29 Mar 1999, David A. Gatwood wrote:
> Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 18:32:28 -0600 (CST)
> From: David A. Gatwood <marsmail@globegate.utm.edu>
> To: Sean-Paul Rees <sean@flame.org>
> Cc: NetBSD/mac68k <port-mac68k@netbsd.org>
> Subject: Re: NIC memory corrupt
>
> On Mon, 29 Mar 1999, Sean-Paul Rees wrote:
>
> > > That's what I'd call a warning level or even info level error message.
> > > The card still works after that, right? Anyway, it's usually caused by
> > > MacOS initializing the card before NetBSD takes over.
> > >
> >
> > I don't think MacOS initializes the card. I boot with extensions off to
> > go into NetBSD.
>
> Not sure, then. Does the card work correctly after that (under NetBSD)?
Yes. The message is a bit discouraging though. Mental state and coworkers
and especially bosses get worried with the message. It isn't as easy as
explaining why Windows fscked up, ya know?
>
>
> Later,
> David
>
> David A. Gatwood Visit globegate's internet
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> http://globegate.utm.edu telnet globegate.utm.edu:9624
>
>
Cheers,
Sean
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