I think I fixed my netbook shutting down problem. This may be unique to the Acer Aspire One netbook, however.
Researching it further I found recommendations for upgrading the bios to v. 3310. I had done that weeks ago, but there was a part I had missed. After the bios update, you have to unplug the netbook, remove the battery, and then hold the power on switch for at least 2 minutes to clear the mobo. The instructions were specific - one minute would not work, had to be two. Don't know if this drained the caps or whatever, but it seems to have worked (I'm hunting and pecking on battery power alone on the tiny keyboard right now). Well, unlike many computer PITAes, this one seems to finally be fixed (and I'll make sure to keep the dust out of the vent holes too, thanks). -- Frank L. "Cranky Frankie" Palmeri, Risible Riding Raconteur & Writer “The blues is my business, and business is good.” - Etta James _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium Apr 6 - Introduction to IPv6 May 4 - Inkscape Jun 1 - Zimbra
