Causes of kernel panic in Linux?

cj_cheema · 11-05-2009, 04:54 AM

Hi

My query is what are the causes of kernal panic in linux. And what are the resolution of this problem.

Thanks in advance

Charanjit Singh

nc3b · 11-05-2009, 06:01 AM

Hello

Given you very general question, one can only offer a very general answer:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_panic

Cheers

syg00 · 11-05-2009, 07:00 AM

Sounds like homework.
If it could be answered in a sentence or two, a lot of people have been wasting a lot of effort for a long time ...

avijitp · 11-05-2009, 07:26 AM

What error message you got?

pixellany · 11-05-2009, 08:22 AM

That is like asking "What are the causes of my car not starting?"

I find the most common cause of kernel panic is when it does not find things where they are supposed to be---same feeling I get when I can't find my favorite screwdriver.

Resolution: Put things where they are supposed to be......

salasi · 11-05-2009, 10:37 AM

Given very general homework questions like this, it is difficult to know what level your tutor would consider appropriate for this course.

Quote:

That is like asking "What are the causes of my car not starting?"

And 'How do I put it right?' all without disclosing the context (was it running out of petrol the last time you used it, is it a long time since you last used it, is it cold, is it wet, has it done it before?)

PS: If you do find Pixellany's screwdriver while you are doing further research, it would be considered sociable to send it on to him.

GrapefruiTgirl · 11-06-2009, 12:21 AM

Moved: This thread fits better in "Linux Kernel" and has been moved so it might get the exposure it deserves.

Sasha

sundialsvcs · 11-10-2009, 08:09 PM

A "kernel panic" occurs when the kernel has no other avenue of escape.

Usually, kernel panics occur upon startup, when the system is building its operating-environment but has not yet completely done so. If something goes wrong at this point, it might be impossible to proceed. So the system grinds to an abrupt halt: a kernel panic.

The second most common cause of a kernel-panic is that smoke is curling out from underneath the edge of a disk-drive or the motherboard... or maybe flames...