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Re: Can't install new driver

From deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com>
Newsgroups linux.debian.user
Subject Re: Can't install new driver
Date 2016-08-21 10:10 +0200
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Maureen L Thomas wrote:

> 
> 
> On 08/20/2016 05:12 PM, deloptes wrote:
>> Maureen L Thomas wrote:
>>
>>> [ 19.214674] r8169 0000:03:00.0: firmware: agent aborted loading
>>> rtl_nic/rtl8168e-2.fw (not found?)
>> Which kernel is this, besides in your original post you were talking
>> about rtl8168g-2.fw not rtl8168e-2.fw.
>>
>> To make it simple: The firmware version is used by specific kernel line.
>> Which kernel are you using? I asked but you did not answer.
>>
>> rtl8168e-2.fw is part of the wheezy-backports. install as instructed
>> before.
>>
>> Perhaps the wheezy kernel version would work with it or may be there is
>> also some newer kernel in the backports. Use this if so. I also found
>> this thread http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=72645
>>
>> regards
>>
>>
>>
> My kernel is 3.2.81-1.  This was the last one I did with an update from
> debian.  When I installed the rtl-nic I installed the whole package that
> included the one 8168e-2.fw.
> 

Whatever you install you need to be consistent. Do not mix up packages from
different DVD/sources. Install kernel, firmware and tools from same source

> I am wondering if it would be ok to just upgrade to jessie.  I have the
> dvd's downloaded.
> Maureen

You can do so, but you should read the upgrade installation notes and follow
them, otherwise there might be problems.

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Can't install new driver Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> - 2016-08-20 00:10 +0200
  Re: Can't install new driver Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> - 2016-08-20 00:40 +0200
    Re: Can't install new driver Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-08-20 00:50 +0200
      Re: Can't install new driver Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-08-20 04:30 +0200
    Re: Can't install new driver Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> - 2016-08-20 00:50 +0200
      Re: Can't install new driver deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2016-08-20 01:20 +0200
      Re: Can't install new driver Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-08-20 04:30 +0200
      Re: Can't install new driver Curt <curty@free.fr> - 2016-08-20 11:30 +0200
  Re: Can't install new driver Charlie <ariestao1@ipstarmail.com.au> - 2016-08-20 01:20 +0200
    Re: Can't install new driver Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> - 2016-08-20 05:10 +0200
      Re: Can't install new driver deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2016-08-20 09:00 +0200
        Re: Can't install new driver Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> - 2016-08-20 22:10 +0200
          Re: Can't install new driver deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2016-08-20 23:20 +0200
            Re: Can't install new driver Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> - 2016-08-20 23:40 +0200
              Re: Can't install new driver deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com> - 2016-08-21 10:10 +0200
      Re: Can't install new driver Charlie <ariestao1@ipstarmail.com.au> - 2016-08-20 14:50 +0200

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