On Wed, 15 Sep 1999, Richardson, Tony wrote:
> But would either of these would explain why it only locks up when
> using a text console and never when using X or why it never locks
> up when using the 2.0.X kernels?
>
> Tony
>
> > From: Declan Moriarty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Subject: Re: System lockup when using text console and 2.2.X kernels
> >
> >
> > Two things spring to mind
> > 1. Shortage of RAM
> > 2. Fault in Ram addresses.
> >
> > The typical lockup only occurs when the system is trying to do
> > something it can't.
Frankly, No. But I have found that many problems, especially in
hardware are linked to non existent causes. Guys on this list will help
you out on software, but I'm not one of them :-( The first thing I
thought of was a buggy ram, with different parts of it in use. I
thought bugs with 2.0 & 2.2 kernels were few and far between.
--
Regards,
Declan Moriarty
