From: nhc@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (n.h.chandler) Subject: Re: Problems with 0.98.3 & 0.98.4 ; Locks up Machine at Login Date: 14 Nov 1992 05:33:52 GMT
In article <1992Nov11.185055.15265@cbnewsj.cb.att.com>, nhc@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (n.h.chandler) writes:
> In article <rickm.921111100703@eng.auburn.edu>, rickm@eng.auburn.edu (Rick Martindale) writes:
> >
> > I am running 0.98.1 but have been attempting update to
> > a more recent version. Haven't had any problems with with
> > any earlier versions.
> >
> > Both 0.98.3 and 0.98.4 have compiled with no problem but
> > neither seem to work on my box.
> >
> > In both versions, when booting, it gets as far as the login
> > prompt before it locks up. Won't switch Virtual consoles
> > and requires a hardware reboot to get it going again.
> >
> > Any Ideas ???
> >
> > Rick Martindale ( rickm@eng.auburn.edu )
> >
> >----
>
> I get similar problems with anything newer than 0.98.1.
> My system is a 486/33 with 8MB RAM and 16MB swap partition.
>
I solved my keyboard lockup problem with 0.98.2-4. I upgraded
my old "getty", installed LILO and all the problems I had with
0.98.2-4 went away. Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
Neville -
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