> : Feb 14 07:55:02 tower kernel: loading device 'eth1'...
> : ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
> I think what it really means is that it is checking for eth1. Notice the
> first message about loading eth0 and then it finds a ne2000? The message
> is deceptive, though.
>
Yes, but it says LOADING and not checking. In the 2.0.xx kernel you do not
get that message.
Conclusion: It's wrong, so it should be fixed. The kernel should say nothing
there. I hope that the coders agree with me.
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>
Thank you for your quick response,
Regards,
Bas.
(He, where is my .sig gone.... working on it :-)) )