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Old 09-13-2002, 06:51 PM   #1
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Linux lockup


Linux doesn't <totally> lockup much, but when it does, the caps lock and scroll lock lights flash. They only flash when the OS is COMPLETELY and TOTALLY FROZEN. IE: Nothing responds to anything. Why is this, is there some safer way to rescue Linux when this happens?
 
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Take a look at the "sysrq.txt" file, it should be included in the documentation for your kernel source (check the /usr/src/linux/Documentation directory.) It explains which key combinations can be used for emergency shutdowns, syncing of drives, etc.

But like the top of the file states, if it is truly locked up, there may not be anything you can do (other than use a journaling file system to gracefully recover from a hard shutdown.)

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I was just wandering why the lights always blink when it locks-up. Does it do it on purpose, or is it just a glitch or something?
 
  


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