Harry Putnam writes: > Dale <rdalek1...@gmail.com> writes: > > I also know the SysReq key trick now. It can take you back to a > > console. > > I'll bite ... what is it?
Some magic commands involving the SysRq key allow actions even if the system hangs and does not respond. Alt-SysRq-R for example resets the keyboard and allows one to switch back to a text console then. Works only once for me, though. Others allow to kill processes, sync the filesystem, and such. The combination Alt-SysRq-R-E-I-S-U-B reboots a hanging PC without file system corruption. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key Wonko
