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Subject: Re: To Kees J. Bot:  Notebook network cards (PCMCIA probably).
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Kees J Bot wrote:

> I had a little program under Minix-vmd that could apply power to the
> card and program it to 300:5.  Rebooting the system to Minix (with the
> help of the boot monitor, not a normal reboot) would keep the card
> powered.


So this power-up and program to 300:5 is not possible in Minix then?

> That program was specific to that old notebook.  I use the same card
> with my new notebook, but not with Minix.  I'm forced to use SLIP over
> an RS232 line.  It sucks.

I feel your pain!

Jon
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