>> I am trying to install Debian via a netinstall onto a dell d800 the nic
>> is a broadcom gig card that uses the tg3 driver.
>> In 2.4.23 there is supposed to be support for this module.
>>
>> I have not been able to locate a netinstall cd that uses the 2.4.23
>> kernel.
> 
> 
> Easiest way to do the install is to compile the driver available on 
> Broadcom's site and create a driver disk to use with the install.
> 
> http://www.broadcom.com/drivers/downloaddrivers.php

PS: If you need help with making a module, let me know what card it is (57xx or 
a 4401) and I'll see if I can get you a module.  What distro are you trying to 
do the install for (Debian I'm assuming).  Since GCC compatibility would be an 
issue with the driver.