[geeks] PCI ethernet in mac

[Big Endian]

>On Fri, Jan 25, 2002 at 04:44:38PM -0500, Big Endian wrote:
>>  >Can I use plain old PC PCI ethernetcards in PCI macs under OS 8.x, such as
>>  >a 3com 3c905?  The official comm slot 2 cards are kinda pricy.  They are
>>  >probably worth it in the long run, but I want to get going cheaply now,
>>  >then if it works out, invest more later.
>>
>>  Comm slot != PCI.  I believe there are tulip drivers for macs out
>>  there but be VERY carefull what you plug the cards into.
>
>The 6500 that I should be getting this comming week has a comm slot, and 2
>PCI slots.  Initially, I want the absolutely cheapest ethernet possible
>for the machine.  In the long run, I'll probably want the comm slot ethernet
>so that I can use the PCI slots for a better video board and a USB card.

Ok... I've only ever used DEFPAs and the onboard/comm slot/nubus 
ethernets.  I would look for tulip drivers if anything though.

>The G3 (or G4) upgrades for this machine look cool (they are installed via
>the L2 slot), but probably aren't worth the cash, versus buying a beige G3.

The beige G3 will give you other added benefits (faster bus, better 
graphics, standard ram)

daniel
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