[TAG] Can't get /dev/eth0

[Jim Jackson]

>>> I have recently bought a NIC that uses the rtl8139 chip. I can't seem
>>> to get it working. I load the 8139too module but I still don't get
>>> /dev/eth0.
>>
>> ??? What makes you think you'll get that device?
>>
>> What is the output of...
>>
>>   /sbin/ifconfig eth0
>
> Since the name of the device is in doubt, I would think that
>
> ``
> ifconfig -a
> ''
>
> (i.e., "show all devices") would be a bit more useful.

Indeed.

But I didn't think the name of the device was in question???
Just what to look for.