Bug 236059

Summary:	ethenet b44 module is not automatically loaded after liveCD install
Product:	Gentoo Release Media	Reporter:	Fabien T. <junk1658>
Component:	LiveCD/DVD/USB	Assignee:	Gentoo Release Team <releng>
Status:	RESOLVED INVALID
Severity:	normal
Priority:	High
Version:	2008.0
Hardware:	x86
OS:	Linux
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Package list:		Runtime testing required:	---

Description Fabien T. 2008-08-28 20:00:41 UTC

My ethernet worked fine with livecd, but, after install and reboot, I lost connection. In fact, the apropriate kernel module exists (b44), but it is not loaded automatically at boot by default. 

from dmesg:
eth0: Broadcom 44xx/47xx 10/100BaseT Ethernet 

Reproducible: Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Use a laptop with a Broadcom 44xx/47xx 10/100BaseT Ethernet 
2. Install gentoo 2008 with liveCD
3. Reboot and lost ethernet connection

Comment 1 Andrew Gaffney (RETIRED) gentoo-dev

2008-08-28 20:04:40 UTC

And? The installer does a basic install for you. It doesn't configure it. If you want the module to load automatically, edit the proper file and add it.

Comment 2 Fabien T. 2008-08-28 20:23:56 UTC

And I think basic installation can be with a network working properly by default.

Comment 3 Chris Gianelloni 2008-08-28 20:29:04 UTC

As Andrew said, it is, and always has been, up to the user to do any necessary configuration.  The Installer installs packages.  In the normal spirit of Gentoo, we don't configure anything for you.  Some things will work due to some autodetection, such as that done by udev, but you shouldn't rely on that being the case.

Comment 4 Fabien T. 2008-08-28 20:45:36 UTC

Ok, thank you for clarification