Bug#478195: linux-image-2.6.18-6-486: Occasional resets on 486-Class machine

[maximilian attems <max@stro.at>]

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008, Patrik Schindler wrote:

> Package: linux-image-2.6.18-6-486
> Severity: important
> 
> 
> Kernel will reset a 486-DX33 occassionally when machine has to handle
> some load. Tests show that the issue might be related to I/O-Load.
> 
> Machine has an Adaptec 1542B and runs Kernel 2.4-Debian for years
> without hassle, even when heavy loaded.
> 
> Debian-Kernel 2.6.8-Sarge showed this behaviour also but did not always
> manage ro reset the machine. Instead it hung, no helpful messages
> visible (no oopses, no panics).

there is an 2.6.24 in proposed updates for etch.
google etch+half kernel.

please check it out.