On Thu, 18 May 2006 13:14:23 +1200 Christopher Sawtell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Thursday 18 May 2006 12:29, Craig FALCONER wrote: > > Here's a weird one. > > > > I have a server machine running debian testing. It is presently sitting > > idle but on. It does a cold restart now and then, but I can't find any > > reason why > > This sort of behaviour is often caused by serious spikes on the mains > supply. Have you got a decent power line filter, imho essential for any > computer on a circuit also used by rotating machinery? > > Perhaps there is a sewing machine, or what have you like a fridge or > freezer, which has a stuffed RFI suppressor nearby? Carting around a > portable AM radio is a simple way to find sources of RFI. > > -- > CS > Don't forget the worst culprit I know of... a laser printer!
