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Thanks Derek. I hope I'm always open to learning new things. Now Iall I have to do is figure out how to load and run the RPM. Have to switch back to Linux and try.
Steve
Linux user number 344404
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Date: 02/19/04 16:11:18
Subject: Re: [newbie] PC locks up solid. NOT FIXED HELP PLEASE can't survive in LINUX this way
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Steve
Whenever anyone complains of lockups like you describe, the most common cause
has usually been found to be memory.
Now I know you will say it works perfectly in Windows, but the fact is Linux
uses memory differently to Windows. Whereas Windows only uses as much memory
as the active applications need, Linux will use *all* the available memory as
a hard disc cache, so problems in the upper reaches of memory will show up
much more on Linux.
If you install the memtest86 RPM you will find on rebooting there is a new
entry in your Lilo boot screen. Select it, and it will immediately run a
continuous memory test.
You should be able to run that test all night long without a single error.
Any failures, then start looking at your Bios settings.
HTH
derek
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