weird X problem

[optech]

now i know that linux cannot be entirely crash proof, unless it is set up _perfectly_... and my linux isn't there yet... but, every now and then, when i'm in X, my linux will just dissapear, and return me to the log-in screen. is there a general cause for this, or will i have to check somestuff out and post more information here?

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"...seldom give ungaurded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." J.R.R. Tolkien

[posterboy]

I've seen this a couple of times, thank goodness, not on my 'puter (yet). Both times it turned out to be memory. We fixed one by just reseating the sticks, the other one had to replace both sticks with new ones. Both these machines performed flawlessly in "Doze, but gave this symptom in Linux. The issue ONLY appeared when a higher addressed memory was in use, they would run forever in console, but as soon as memory addresses went up high, bingo, fault time. Totally random, too, might work for hours, or days, then BANG!, crash time. Certainly, this may not be your issue, just sharing some hard won experience as a thought. Ray


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[This message has been edited by posterboy (edited 10 December 2000).]

[optech]

both sticks? as in both chips?
how would i reset them

[A_Lawn_GNOME]

Re-"seat" as in take out and put back in.

[optech]

will it work?

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"...seldom give ungaurded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." J.R.R. Tolkien