Re: pcmcia network adapter periodic failure
I know with the Inspiron 8000 you can apt-get I8kutils that handles the fan
control, so that your fans switch on and off like they do in windows. I dont
know if it will work for any of the other series models of inspiron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric S. Johansson" <esj@harvee.billerica.ma.us>
To: "Douglas G.Phillips" <csdgp@eiu.edu>
Cc: <debian-laptop@lists.debian.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: pcmcia network adapter periodic failure
> Douglas G.Phillips wrote:
> > I got this problem with this card when the card/laptop got too hot. It's
> > a problem with the card not working properly when overheated.
>
> I wish it was that simple. The card is running at normal temperature
> and it will still lock up.
>
> > Good Luck! :) I've got a custom laptop based on a Chembook something
> > model and the cooling fans don't shut off either. I think it's a design
> > thing with the laptops.
>
> it's really weird. With Windows, the fans cycle on and off but with
> Linux they just stay on. I've also had this same behavior with my
> inspiron 5000.
>
> > /sbin/update-rc.d -f xdm remove should do the trick by taking xdm out of
> > the startup sequence.
>
> thanks! where is the startup sequence? I'm still trying to track down
> how everything kicks off in Debian. By the way, pointers to
> documentation for this kind information is quite welcome.
>
> --- eric
>
>
>
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