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Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Driver for Debian Wheezy

December 8, 2013

Debian, Linux

Apparently, this ethernet device still causes problems to Debian’s “Wheezy” distribution.

In response to a request I present the pre-compiled kernel module for amd64 only.

Instructions on how to get this puppy running are still available via this post and the comments below it.

SSH authentication using a client certificate

July 11, 2011

Debian, Linux, Security

Strong passwords are a necessity when it comes to securing almost anything. This article shows how you can go that extra mile to securing access to an OpenSSH enabled server using not passwords but by flashing a badge…

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Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet Driver for Debian Squeeze

April 22, 2011

Debian, Linux

To those trying to install the new Debian Squeeze distribution and being owners of an Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet adaptor to which appropriate driver files are missing from the installation disks (I tried netinst and KDE-disk1), I present a compiled kernel module for AMD64. (more…)