just upgraded to kernel 2.6.2 final release. much better than 2.6.1 now. it fixed my poor HD performance under 2.6.1.

Great to hear will need to check it out.

yep. im hoping that it will fix the intel pro/1000 network card disconnection problem without having to set tso off. will give it 48 hours and see how it works.

nope. still got the ugly ethernet problem. have to set tso off with ethtool.