this file describes the linux base driver for the intel? pro/1000 family of adapters, version 4.4.x. this driver is intended for 2.4.x kernels; it is known to build properly on 2.4.x kernels through 2.4.18. intel focused testing on intel architectures running the 2.4.18 kernel. this driver includes support for itanium?-based systems.

    this driver is only supported as a loadable module at this time. intel is not supplying patches against the kernel source to allow for static linking of the driver. for questions related to hardware requirements, refer to the documentation supplied with your intel pro/1000 adapter. all hardware requirements listed apply to use with linux.