Re: [newbie] segmentation fault

[Romanator]

Kevin Taylor wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I was running netscape 4.76.0x on my LM 7.1 system and netscape crashed.
> Now when trying to run netscape I get a "segementation fault (core dumped)
> message.
> 
> I uninstalled the netscape RPMs and installed the 4.76.3x version from
> rpmfind.net in the LM dir.  Both common and communicator RPMs installed
> fine, but I _still_ get the segmentation fault when trying to start
> netscape.
> 
> Any advice on what a segmentation fault is and how I can fix it? Or do I
> need to reinstall linux?
> 
> Thanks.
> --Kevin

Kevin,

If you get a segmentation fault, ensure that you:

a) Uninstall
b) Delete the program folder
c) Install the program to /usr/local or /usr/bin

-- 
Roman
Registered Linux User #179293