[olug] samba headache in ubuntu 8.04 laptop

[Christopher Cashell]

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, DYNATRON tech <dynatron at gmail.com> wrote:
> overall, i have to say that i'm quite disappointed with ubuntu.

Don't know what to tell you on that one.  I've been a happy Ubuntu
user for years, now.  I've had better luck with it recognizing
hardware than with any other distribution.  Even on new laptops (Dell
D610 a few years ago, Dell D820 a little over a year ago), it managed
to get the screen resolution perfect, and sound was working on first
boot.  Both were unexpected surprises.

> as a side note, ever since i've messed around with the ubuntu live DVD on my
> laptop, my ethernet port just causes crashes and screen issues in all OS's.
> has anyone ever heard of this before? it took me a day or two to figure out
> that the issue was related to my ethernet connection. weird stuff. maybe
> just bad timing...

What kind of NIC is it?

It may not be releated, but there was a recent issue with the Linux
Intel e1000e driver that could screw up the firmware on a NIC.  Intel
has been working with the kernel devs and I believe they tracked down
the bug.  Also, Intel has stated that they are working on a fix to
'repair' network cards that were screwed up by the bug.  Not sure what
the status of that is.

-- 
Christopher