Segfault in old hardware

honeybadger · 11-21-2010, 01:54 PM

I have a second hand computer but then whenever I install _any_ os on it I get segfaults. I have recently upgraded the ram and I do not think that is the issue.
Also it seems like whenever I try to install an os it seems like the os is not being installed properly. I bought a new dvd writer but the issue remains. I do not think I can buy a new computer so can anyone tell me what can I do next. Thankfullu this happens only in gui mode the cli crashes more often than not. The thing is I have seen older pcs running fine with no issues - I am using debian - any suggestions would be welcome.

rokytnji · 11-21-2010, 02:29 PM

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I am using debian - any suggestions would be welcome.

Might work out for you. Works on older gear. Runs fine on my IBM A22m with only 256mb of ram. I upgraded to a 2.6.34 kernel after installing. Skype, Mic, and sound work also and plays DVD movies. Based on Debian Testing but can be changed to Debian Sid if so wished after install by uncommenting Sid repositories in /etc/apt/sources.list.

i486 isos available also.

http://www.mepisimo.com/antix/Testing/

Edit: Some boot cheatcodes for you

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antiX live cheatcodes

These are the specific cheatcodes useful for running antiX live.

* lean - This disables some services that are (usually) not needed when running live.
* Xtralean - Disables more services including wicd.
* mean - Disables network connection.
* nogui - Disables SLiM login manager. (Better to use init 3 instead though)
* Rox - Sets up Rox desktop with some icons. Carries over to install.
* desktop=X - For initial live antiX, options include icewm or fluxbox. However with persist options other desktops and windows managers are possible ie lxde, xfce, fvwm-crystal, kde, gnome, openbox
* dpi=XX - Sets the dpi. Default in antiX is 96.
* lang=XX - sets the default locale. Carries over to install.

New cheatcodes for post-antiX-M8.5

* kbd=lang code(s). Used to set keyboard language(s) eg kbd=us,gr for US English and Greek keyboard.
* TZ=Continent/City. Used to set timezone eg TZ=Europe/Athens
* nohal - disables hal and dbus. Useful for using antiX2usb script.
* noxorg - disables auto-detection and setup of /etc/X11/xorg.conf.

Also

http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Cheat_Codes

TobiSGD · 11-21-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBack

I have recently upgraded the ram and I do not think that is the issue.

That you have upgraded the RAM doesn't mean that it can't be faulty. Get Memtest86+ and test your RAM.