December 2006 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Re: [Wlug] kernel / video problem

by Jeff Moyer

==> On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:37:22 -0500, Bill Mills-Curran <bill(a)mills-curran.net> said: Bill> Some kind of email loop started on my system yesterday that generated a Bill> huge inbox (> 20 GB) on my system. It was detecting a relay loop and Bill> then emailing the error which triggered another one. Each email was Bill> larger than the last because it contained an account of all the Bill> previous errors. After cleaning everything up, I rebooted because Bill> some processes had failed due to lack of memory. Bill> After rebooting to runlevel 5, I could not get back to graphics mode, Bill> at least a visible graphics screen. Although I can sometimes get a Bill> graphics screen showing boot progress, it never gets to the splash Bill> screen. Everything from the text/console screens looks normal. I Bill> have not found any errors in the system log. I've tried switching Bill> monitors, and get the same result. Bill> Now I've noticed errors in my logwatch email for the last 2 days (same Bill> error twice): Bill> --------------------- Kernel Begin ------------------------ Bill> WARNING: Kernel Errors Present Bill> [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 69 Time(s) Bill> [<c0313190>] do_page_fault+0x0/0x630 [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 62 Time(s) Bill> Normal free:3224kB min:2776kB low:3468kB high:4164kB active:206364kB inactive:206236kB present:498944kx630 [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 1 Time(s) Bill> ---------------------- Kernel End ------------------------- Bill> Because I had not previously noticed this error, I was thinking that Bill> the video problem was hardware -- I was starting to look for a Bill> replacement video card. Now I'm not so sure. Bill> What do these kernel errors mean? Don't know, there's not enough to go on. Bill> Where are they logged? dmesg. Bill> Are the problems related (kernel errors & video problem)? maybe. Bill> Any opinion whether this is a hardware or software problem? Get the output from the 'dmesg' command and post it here as a follow-up. -Jeff

Dec. 12, 2006

Linux/C++/C/Java developer opportunity

by Jrcalareso＠aol.com

I'm doing a search for a client that needs a software engineer who will be working on design and implementation of software application solutions for Linux based, next generation communications products. This is an intermediate to senior level role (salary range tops out in the $80's, plus excellent benefits and work environment). Location is 495 area. Qualifications/Experience 3-8 years of industry experience. Must be strong in C++ and/or ('C') programming, JAVA and Linux program development. Knowledge and experience in the areas of IP Protocols, routing technologies, LAN, WAN Remote Access or Security are pluses as is knowledge of the kernel mechanisms and kernel development. To be considered, please forward your credentials in the strictest confidence to Joe Calareso (_jrcalareso(a)aol.com_ (mailto:jrcalareso@aol.com) ,) retained technical search consultant. All responses will be acknowledged. (mailto:wlug@mail.wlug.org)

Dec. 12, 2006

Re: [Wlug] REMINDER: Meeting Wed 7:00 PM

by Gregory Avedissian

Hi Andy, If you still want to get rid of your 36G scsi drive, I'm still interested in giving it a new home. Thanks. Greg

Dec. 12, 2006

REMINDER: Meeting Wed 7:00 PM

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI gang, Its time for a WLUG meeting - coming up on Wednesday, Dec 13th, at 7:00 PM in the Access Grid Room on the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. WLUG member Jamie Guinan will be our guest speaker, and the meeting topic will be FUSE (file systems in user space). You can find out more here: http://fuse.sourceforge.net/ I'll bring a couple of things for the no-cost raffle, and we can adjourn to the pizza restaurant after the meeting. Oh yeah, there will be light refreshments at the meeting. See ya there! Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA, USA http://www.wlug.org -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFFfiguHl0iXDssISsRAlovAJ9soWBvR9yuFs3ru5Rt51/Y5EXp2QCdH0Ee 7ZAIuObeDFW34xzGs65Zjsg= =WVD5 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Dec. 12, 2006

kernel / video problem

by Bill Mills-Curran

Some kind of email loop started on my system yesterday that generated a huge inbox (> 20 GB) on my system. It was detecting a relay loop and then emailing the error which triggered another one. Each email was larger than the last because it contained an account of all the previous errors. After cleaning everything up, I rebooted because some processes had failed due to lack of memory. After rebooting to runlevel 5, I could not get back to graphics mode, at least a visible graphics screen. Although I can sometimes get a graphics screen showing boot progress, it never gets to the splash screen. Everything from the text/console screens looks normal. I have not found any errors in the system log. I've tried switching monitors, and get the same result. Now I've noticed errors in my logwatch email for the last 2 days (same error twice): --------------------- Kernel Begin ------------------------ WARNING: Kernel Errors Present [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 69 Time(s) [<c0313190>] do_page_fault+0x0/0x630 [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 62 Time(s) Normal free:3224kB min:2776kB low:3468kB high:4164kB active:206364kB inactive:206236kB present:498944kx630 [<c01037ef>] error_code+0x4f/0x54 ...: 1 Time(s) ---------------------- Kernel End ------------------------- Because I had not previously noticed this error, I was thinking that the video problem was hardware -- I was starting to look for a replacement video card. Now I'm not so sure. What do these kernel errors mean? Where are they logged? Are the problems related (kernel errors & video problem)? Any opinion whether this is a hardware or software problem? TIA, Bill

Dec. 12, 2006