rehi > I use 2.4.18 on my SS20 (2 Ross Hypersparc 125 MHz, 196 MB). > Sometimes (not very often) the machine freezes for a while when X is > starting during the boot process (network alive at that moment). But > overall, it works fine.
so cpu and openprom can't be the problem... nice to know > Hmm. I recently baught a VSIMM for the onboard high resolution graphics. > With that module installed, I have the same problem: everything ok in > the beginning, but when init starts ... > > When I remove the module and connect the monitor to the SBUS graphics, > the SS20 works fine again. And when I remove the SBUS card and install > the VSIMM, I get an SBUS error when init should start. > > Which graphics on your SS10? Might that be a hint? there is no graphic in my SS10... serial console is enough ;) and i tried with all sbus cards removed, so they should not be the problem... on the other hand... could it be that a framebuffer solves my problem? got to try that tomorrow... thanks for your answer! emanuel