Did this issue start happening after an update/upgrade? Was there a prior kernel version where you were not having this particular problem?
Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.14 kernel[0]. If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'. If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'. Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed". Thanks in advance. [0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.14-rc7 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => High ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Incomplete ** Tags added: kernel-da-key -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1727703 Title: linux freezing Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: when Im working with terminal and vlc at the same time linux freezes and the only way is force shutdown ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 17.10 Package: linux-image-4.13.0-16-generic 4.13.0-16.19 [modified: boot/vmlinuz-4.13.0-16-generic] ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.13.0-16.19-generic 4.13.4 Uname: Linux 4.13.0-16-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.20.7-0ubuntu3 Architecture: amd64 AudioDevicesInUse: USER PID ACCESS COMMAND /dev/snd/controlC0: saeedtavakhsh 1234 F.... pulseaudio CurrentDesktop: ubuntu:GNOME Date: Thu Oct 26 15:15:38 2017 HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=419f0184-2d62-445e-b504-f834e8062add InstallationDate: Installed on 2017-10-25 (0 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 17.10 "Artful Aardvark" - Release amd64 (20171018) MachineType: LENOVO 80SR ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.13.0-16-generic root=UUID=08083280-508e-41ac-94f6-30affd6d7cb1 ro quiet splash RelatedPackageVersions: linux-restricted-modules-4.13.0-16-generic N/A linux-backports-modules-4.13.0-16-generic N/A linux-firmware 1.169 SourcePackage: linux UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) dmi.bios.date: 01/10/2017 dmi.bios.vendor: LENOVO dmi.bios.version: 0XCN39WW dmi.board.asset.tag: NO Asset Tag dmi.board.name: Toronto 5A1 dmi.board.vendor: LENOVO dmi.board.version: NO DPK dmi.chassis.asset.tag: NO Asset Tag dmi.chassis.type: 10 dmi.chassis.vendor: LENOVO dmi.chassis.version: Lenovo ideapad 510-15ISK dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnLENOVO:bvr0XCN39WW:bd01/10/2017:svnLENOVO:pn80SR:pvrLenovoideapad510-15ISK:rvnLENOVO:rnToronto5A1:rvrNODPK:cvnLENOVO:ct10:cvrLenovoideapad510-15ISK: dmi.product.family: IDEAPAD dmi.product.name: 80SR dmi.product.version: Lenovo ideapad 510-15ISK dmi.sys.vendor: LENOVO To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1727703/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp