> if that were the case, it would be broadcast on many many mail lists. I
> have used many systems with via chipsets and not had a problem. I think
> that there must be something wrong with your methodology.

I've seen that very problem that he's having.  It's something strange with
the via rhine chipset on some of the mini-itx boards.  That chipset has
well documented problems with the network interface in various conditions.
This particular problem I haven't seen on one of my own via boxen
(although I've seen plenty of the strangeness where the interface
completely shuts down in certain conditions), but I've seen it on someone
else's box.  I don't recall what the solution is, but I'll go see if I can
find out.

	--Nick