I've been subscribed to these lists for some time now and this is my
first post.
I have a query about pci based cards and alpha.
Do pci cards need special firmware/bios to operate in an alpha box or
could you go out buy a pci card (eg scsi/nic card ) and use it in an
alpha box (provided there is a driver of course)?
Is it a difficult exercise to port a pre-existing ix86 Linux driver to
the the alpha? In any event, where can you find information on doing
this and would I be mad to even consider doing it?
Any help, pointers greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
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