The driver for the realtech lan / nic card seems to be faulty when rsync is running several files through it. There is a newer driver that resolves this issue available from the realtech website.
Website Driver Download
Here is direct link to the driver from our website:
http://www.downloadspot.com/downloads/r8168-8.018.00.tar.bz2
Upload the driver to your root directory, then run [...]
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Upgrading a realtech lan / nic driver
April 5th, 2010 by EZ linux · 1 Comment
Tags: Hardware
When asking about a networking issue, get these details from the server
April 5th, 2010 by EZ linux · No Comments
Kernal version
uname -a
Nic / Lan driver version
dmesg | grep r8169
Internet controller
lspci -nn | grep Ethernet
Details on etho nic card
sudo ethtool eth0
Module size
lsmod | grep r8169
Module versions
cat /proc/modules | grep r8169
Don’t worry all these commands are safe and just for reporting.
Tags: Cheat Sheets · Hardware · Linux Commands · Linux Tricks
rsync running slow?
March 3rd, 2010 by EZ linux · No Comments
Today I was transferring files through rsync it was taking forever, my guess was the new server or old server was out of memory so I killed some procs and even rebooting the server but still it was crawling. So I thought I would think out of the box and after a couple trial and [...]
Tags: Hardware · Linux Commands · Linux Tricks
What’s the difference between CAT 5e patch cable and CAT 5e crossover cable?
January 19th, 2010 by EZ linux · No Comments
Keep in mind most new Routers and Switches have auto sensing and do not need a crossover cable. In fact cross over cables will soon be outdated.
[Q] What’s the difference between CAT 5e patch cable and CAT 5e crossover cable?
[A] The difference has to do with the wiring of the cable and the situation in [...]
Tags: Hardware
Intel snubs Microsoft; offers Linux certification
July 23rd, 2008 by EZ linux · No Comments
Intel’s enthusiasm for open source is gathering speed: now it is endorsing professional Linux certifications, snubbing the old Microsoft certification program.
It’s a sure thing that you can sit for a range of Microsoft certifications at almost any event where two or more ‘Softies are gathered together in Bill’s name. Now Intel is leveraging its own [...]
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New energy conscience Linux based computers start to battle
June 26th, 2008 by EZ linux · No Comments
Available now
LINUTOP
Overview
Linutop is a ready-to-use small computer, designed to reduce maintenance costs.
Low maintenance
The Linutop operating system is stored on an internal flash memory and cannot be altered by virus or mishap.
Initial state can be recovered at each restart.
Low deployment costs
Linutop is delivered with free standard ready-to-use Linux software: Firefox, Open Office, VLC Media player… and [...]
Tags: Hardware · Linux Operating Systems
