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@@ -4,18 +4,20 @@
ARCnet Hardware
===============
+:Author: Avery Pennarun <apenwarr@worldvisions.ca>
+
.. note::
- 1) This file is a supplement to arcnet.txt. Please read that for general
+ 1) This file is a supplement to arcnet.rst. Please read that for general
driver configuration help.
2) This file is no longer Linux-specific. It should probably be moved out
of the kernel sources. Ideas?
Because so many people (myself included) seem to have obtained ARCnet cards
without manuals, this file contains a quick introduction to ARCnet hardware,
-some cabling tips, and a listing of all jumper settings I can find. Please
-e-mail apenwarr@worldvisions.ca with any settings for your particular card,
-or any other information you have!
+some cabling tips, and a listing of all jumper settings I can find. If you
+have any settings for your particular card, and/or any other information you
+have, do not hesitate to :ref:`email to netdev <arcnet-netdev>`.
Introduction to ARCnet
@@ -72,11 +74,10 @@ level of encapsulation is defined by RFC1201, which I call "packet
splitting," that allows "virtual packets" to grow as large as 64K each,
although they are generally kept down to the Ethernet-style 1500 bytes.
-For more information on the advantages and disadvantages (mostly the
-advantages) of ARCnet networks, you might try the "ARCnet Trade Association"
-WWW page:
+For more information on ARCnet networks, visit the "ARCNET Resource Center"
+WWW page at:
- http://www.arcnet.com
+ https://www.arcnet.cc
Cabling ARCnet Networks
@@ -3226,9 +3227,6 @@ Settings for IRQ Selection (Lower Jumper Line)
Other Cards
===========
-I have no information on other models of ARCnet cards at the moment. Please
-send any and all info to:
-
- apenwarr@worldvisions.ca
+I have no information on other models of ARCnet cards at the moment.
Thanks.