Re: troubleshoot lockups
On 11/28/2007 09:01 AM, BartlebyScrivener wrote:
> Hello.
>
> I moved from Windows XP to Debian Etch about a year ago. Rock solid
> until recently. I apply all updates via synaptic. Recently added the
> unofficial and multimedia repositories to my sources to get mplayer
> and a few others.
>
> I don't mean to suggest that this is causing my recent problem. It's
> just the only thing I can think of. In the last week I have had two
> complete lockups, which force me to power off.
>
> What log file do I look at on my system to get a clue for the source
> of the problem?
>
> I ran Aptitude and discovered one conflict between Cupsys and lpr. I
> applied the recommended fixes.
>
> Any other trouble shooting tips appreciated.
>
> rd
Adding to the other comments, is the lock-up just X? Can you switch to
a VT? ssh in from another box?
Also try sysRq options to save what you can. See: Magic SysRq Key
http://www.linuxhowtos.org/Tips%20and%20Tricks/sysrq.htm
Regards,
Ralph
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