On 11/28/2007 09:01 AM, BartlebyScrivener wrote: > Hello. > > I moved from Windows XP to Debian Etch about a year ago. Rock solid > until recently. I apply all updates via synaptic. Recently added the > unofficial and multimedia repositories to my sources to get mplayer > and a few others. > > I don't mean to suggest that this is causing my recent problem. It's > just the only thing I can think of. In the last week I have had two > complete lockups, which force me to power off. > > What log file do I look at on my system to get a clue for the source > of the problem? > > I ran Aptitude and discovered one conflict between Cupsys and lpr. I > applied the recommended fixes. > > Any other trouble shooting tips appreciated. > > rd
Adding to the other comments, is the lock-up just X? Can you switch to a VT? ssh in from another box? Also try sysRq options to save what you can. See: Magic SysRq Key http://www.linuxhowtos.org/Tips%20and%20Tricks/sysrq.htm Regards, Ralph -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
