> "teleinit 1" both had no effect in getting into single
> user mode. Did "shutdown -r now" and "shutdown -h now" both
> of which did not work. Did "sync" and hit the off switch.
>
> Question: What would a non-newbie (I've used Linux for about
> 2 years) do to recover without having to reboot. I
> had over 20 days uptime.
>
> System: Running Kernel 2.2.3 along with required rpm updates
> on a RedHat 5.2 system.
>
> PS I know this is not a SuSE question but I'm hoping there is
> someone knowledgeable that can help.
>
One thing I like about Suse, is the yast security setting which
assigns control-alt-delete to a clean shutdown. I never have
a problem shutting down and cleaning out the zombies, a 2 minute
reboot.
I know that isn't the answer you were looking for, but it's easy. :-)
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