Would a stack overflow like that cause the machine to not completely
lock up, but to hang anything attempting to access the file systems?
I've had my SMP 2.4.18, patched with XFS and EVMS, hang up like that
several times, always during software compilations or downloads of
multiple files at once. I can flick to a text console, but cannot log
in, can flick back sometimes, the mouse pointer moves and I can change
virtual viewports but cannot change back and the gnome desk-guide does
not update correctly.
Is there any way I can determine the cause of a hang like that?
I could not get the kdb patch to apply cleanly... <sigh/> I wish I had
time to improve my skills in this arena. It would be most helpful if I
could provide you with better information!
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