Re: Kernel Locking Up

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2001-08-22T15:52:42Z

1) re-direct console messages to a serial port
2) don't run a GUI for a while (so you can see console messages)

-Tony
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Anthony J. Biacco Network Administrator/Engineer
thelittleprince@asteroid-b612.org Intergrafix Internet Services

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On Wed, 22 Aug 2001, Travis Shirk wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Ever since I upgraded to the 2.4.x (currently running 2.4.8)
> kernels, my machine has been locking up every other day
> or so. Does anyone have any hints/tips for figuring out
> what is going on.
>
> The symptons are total lock-up of the machine. No mouse
> movement, all GUI monoitors freeze, and I cannot switch to a
> virtual console. I'm not able to ping the locked machine or
> ssh/telnet into it either. So I'm left wondering....how and
> the hell to I debug this problem. It'd be nice to have some
> more information to go on or post to the list.
>
> I'm running on a dual PIII 850, and this problem occurs with
> 2.4.7 and 2.4.8.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Travis
>
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