On Mon, 17 May 2004 17:52:23 -0500 "David A. Ferguson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks for the tip. I will look in syslog the next time it happens. > I ran a surface scan of the disk and it said ok. I don't know how > to test the RAM but I haven't had any other problems at all so I > would bet the RAM is fine. Well, it pays to be prudent, so first install the memtest RPM, it will create a boot entry for it, so you can shutdown/reboot and let the test run for as long as you wish, typically overnight. It's not the most robust memory tester, but it is pretty good. The other thing to try is mprime, which is available over at www.mersenne.org. Its claim to fame is that it's probably the most robust and thorough test of computing hardware (processor/ram/cache) around, especially in the "torture" test (./mprime -m 17). If this test passes, you're practically assured of a rock-solid system. If not, well, caveat emptor ;). ps. a new Mersenne prime has been found per that site. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David E. Fox Thanks for letting me [EMAIL PROTECTED] change magnetic patterns [EMAIL PROTECTED] on your hard disk. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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