Cyan Ogilvie wrote:
>
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2001 at 12:53:26AM +0200, thomas wrote:
> > > Is there a way to enable the magic SysRq key without compiling a custom
> > > kernel?
> > > Why is it not built in the Debian kernel? If policy demands that it
> > > should be disabled by default then this could be done via proc during
> > > the boot process.
> >
> > I don't see any reason why it should be in the debian kernel. 95% of the
> > users out there probably won't need it. And it's not so hard to build a
> > custom kernel either, even for a beginner.
>
> IMHO the sysrq key thingie should be considered a constitutional
> right! It's too late to enable it when the latest newfangled X
> drivers lock your box solid. ALT-SYSRQ-{s,u,b} is just great.
>
> And sysrq-e when your box is taking an age to boot because of name
> server resolution issues, etc. Just get a login, fix it, s,u,b out
> and voila!
>
> Cyan
>
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I wonder why X is so possessive ... maybe someone's in deeper than I
think...D_PARANOID_CONFIGIRQ_BLASTER...oh well, time for bed...
