Description of problem: When compiling a kernel from source eth0 fails on startup. After looking around the system I realized the dhcpcd package is missing. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Compile a custom kernel from source (used 2.4.21-pre3) boot the PC eth0 fails install package dhcpcd (redhat 7.3) eth0 passes Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info: Install of phoebe was from scratch (not an upgrade) Realtek 8139 onboard NIC
dhclient is the DHCP client. I would guess that the problem is related to your custom kernel. Please make sure to revert to a stock environment for reproducing any future bugs.