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In message <444E2ABA.60400@eisodus.com> you wrote:
>
> I'm trying to port linux-2.4.21 to mpc852t custom board.
> The bootloader (u-boot) works fine and the kernel boots.
> The kernel is _VERY_ unstable, in that it gives sig 11
> ( Oops: kernel access of bad area, sig: 11 ) at random
> intervals.

2.4.21 is *very* old. I recommend to use a more  recent  (and  better
supported) version of the kernel.

And please read the FAQ, especially
http://www.denx.de/wiki/view/DULG/LinuxCrashesRandomly

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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