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From: remaker@brahms.amd.com (Phillip Remaker)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc
Subject: Re: PCNFS causes long pauses
Message-ID: <1991Feb28.060900.17601@amd.com>
Date: 28 Feb 91 06:09:00 GMT
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I believe the long pauses in some cases were due to a software bug
fixed in PC-NFS rev 3.0.1 patch level B.  

I know for a fact that with Class A addresses this was a problem, as
the PC would arp for a non existent host on the network.

Another problem may be card conflicts in your PC.  My favorite stupid
PC-NFS trick is to remove all cards but the ethernet card and keep 
adding cards until it breaks!  Love those IRQ conflicts.

Seriously:  Get the latest software rev, especially if you use Class A
addresses.


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