LAN/NIC problem

[MarkHaysHarris777]

<snip>

That's enough of an essay, considering I'm probably preaching to people who are in full agreement. So, can we get back to the business of NOT saying that this or that isn't a problem, but instead focus on identifying what is.

I respectfully disagree with your viewpoint, as well your approach to hardware|software diagnostics;  however, if your approach will solve this problem quickly, perhaps you might spend more time solving it, and less time writing essays.

Harsh mark, and uncalled for ..... but hey ... you're the dictator moderator ....

Good morning waldo,  always a pleasure...

My grandmother used to tell me when I was young, "You know you have won the argument when they call you names".

waldo, I am a professional engineer, have worked with IBM for almost thirty years, and have extreme experience in electronics hardware|software diagnostics; not only professionally , but as a hobby. I am an amateur radio operator and I have built my receivers and transmitters; most of my computer add-ons I build myself, and I never have non working systems--- not ever--- no brag, just fact.

If you want to call me names it will not affect me at all.  I'm still going to help you solve this problem, and I'm still going to add my abilities to the community for mutual benefit.  But I warn you strongly, don't call anyone else names....