Re: [expert] A new problem with linux (all of 'em)

[Tim & Val Litwiller]

> It was AMI and the routine to turn it off had been skipped with a JMP.  I replaced 
>the
> JMP with the appropriate number of NOPs and flashed the dumb thing and I am OK.  Of
> course I should not have had to undo their rather lame attempt at foolproofing.
> AFAIK, there are two engineering solutions to foolproofing computers.
>
> 1. Don't build it.
> 2. Keep the fools, including me, away from it. :-}
>
> Replacement? Well, this board has built-in AGP video and sound...  Rather special
>
> Take Care,
>
> Civileme

A board with built in video and sound would be the first reason that I wouldn't buy in.