On Sun, 5 Sep 1999, Tom Berger wrote:
> 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.
At least have the decency to reboot once to the initscripts get a chance
todo what they are supposed to do.
> > 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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