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Description of problem:

After setup, I am unable to retrieve the redhat updates because the ethernet
driver configured for my system is faulty. It works for approximately 5 minutes
and then cuts out. I have to restart the ethernet link (driver) to get it going
again. The redhat auto-update system is not able to handles situations when a
network connection drops suddenly. It screws up my entire system.


HP Omnibook 6100 with Intel Pro 10/100 VM Ethernet



Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):


How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install Redhat 8.0 on an HP Omnibook 6100 with Intel Pro 10/100 VM Ethernet
2. Use the Internet for approximately 5 minutes and see what happens
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Actual Results:  (1) Redhat auto update causes the system to become unstable
(2) Ethernet driver is dropped after approx. 5 minutes of use


Expected Results:  (1) Linux should be reliable and robust. This is my first
attempt at running Linux after a couple of years and I am very disappointed. I
was under the impression that its usability had improved somewhat.

Additional info:

HP Omnibook 6100 with Intel Pro 10/100 VM Ethernet
Redhat Linux 8.0 

You should consider using the e100 driver. It at least works for a little longer
than the ethernet express pro 100 driver. However, it too has big problems.
Keeps output this message to the kernel log:

e100: eth0: e100_wait_exec_simple: failed

Another problem entirely. I can't seem to find any resolution to the above.
However, please could you update the red hat distribution to support the HP
Omnibook 6000. I really want to give this OS a try but whenever I do something
awful happens.