This post is specific to QuickSET-FirstRUN processing in Beta4 from a user point of view
I reported earlier that I "thought", because of external observation, that QuickSET-FirstRUN was an older version and later reported that in Precise beta4 that the issue was resolved.
Well, I want to provide additional information and ask why the phenomenon occurs.
Observation
There are 2 different situation involving 2 different systems, a 32bit with single LAN adapter on MB and a 64bit system with dual LAN adapters on the MB
I "raced" the 2 system in a PXE booting scenario. The 64bit went to desktop in less than 40 secs while the 32bit took at least 1.5 min.
Once at desktop, QuickSet on the 64bit DOES NOT HAVE THE LAN information and on the 32bit Quickset has the LAN information portion of the screen.
Another test shows that should I boot a laptop with an ethernet cable plugged in, I will get the network section of the QuickSet Utility. But, if I boot without ethernet cable, it will not get a Network section in QuickSet.
That best describes the problem and I need some guidance to provide Barry with enough information to assist development in a resolution.
And, I can understand why Barry reply to this issue was one of awe.
Additional system informattion
- 32bit - has a single LAN adapter on MB. At desktop, it has already gotten its IP address from DHCP.
- 64bit - has double LAN adapaters on MB. At desktop, it has NOT gotten its IP address from DHCP. Further, there is NO cable in adapter0 while there is a cable in adpater1.
- Laptop - No ethernet cable plugged in. it has NOT gotten its IP address from DHCP. Again, there is NO cable in adapter0.
I think it appears obvious of what is wrong and how it might be alleviated.
I think I had assumed (probably incorrectly) that the Networking section would appear "No Matter What" especially since each system has LAN ability. But, maybe that ,still, may be the intent and there is a simple processing error in QuickSET.
Help
I had planned to demo this beta4 over PXE this weekend, but, will probably have to wait on this.
Any guidance or explanaton to what is occurring and why would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any understanding