Luqman Hakim wrote:
>
> I've reinstal Mandrake 6.0
> upgrade the kernel, and initscript
> modifying lilo.conf
> then run /sbin/lilo
> then I test the power failure by pushing the power
> button in X (I recently work in X) without any application
> running.
Pardon? Sorry, but I just can't believe this. Have you any idea of how
many files are open and processes are running on your box (run 'top' to
find out)? DON'T DO THIS! There is no such 'feature' that prevents damage
if you reboot your box right from the middle of operating.
> Then I think the problem fixed in upgraded kernel
> and initscripts is that my RPM database is still exist.
> I can also login at the prompt.
> The "mount/unmount [failed]" problem is always
> exist.
What did you expect? You didn't unmount them! Do you expect Linux to spare
some extra electricity cycles for such desasters?
> (Below i include my previous problem
> before upgrading the kernel.)
>
> My friend told me that his SuSE has no problem
> with power failure. He test it by pushing the power button
> as i do, even many time.
He is a *very* lucky guy, then. And the Linux fs can take a blow.
Nevertheless it's utterly loony to do this on purpose (sorry). Power
failures are worst cases accidents and only UPS can prevent you from
damage. Nothing else. (Well, apart from the journaling fs, but this will
take a while till it gets implemented in ext2fs)
> Is Mandrake is going to fix this problem ?
> Or Mandrake is made only for people who using UPS?
>
> Luqman
>
[snip]
No offense meant, but if you want protection from power failures, get UPS.
tom
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"Never trust a Shoggoth!"
Thomas 'tom' Berger, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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