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Alex Schuster wrote: |
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> Harry Putnam writes: |
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>> Dale <rdalek1967@×××××.com> writes: |
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>>> I also know the SysReq key trick now. It can take you back to a |
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>>> console. |
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>> I'll bite ... what is it? |
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> Some magic commands involving the SysRq key allow actions even if the system |
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> hangs and does not respond. Alt-SysRq-R for example resets the keyboard and |
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> allows one to switch back to a text console then. Works only once for me, |
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> though. |
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> Others allow to kill processes, sync the filesystem, and such. The |
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> combination Alt-SysRq-R-E-I-S-U-B reboots a hanging PC without file system |
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> corruption. |
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key |
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> Wonko |
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That's the one. I think its either the second or third key that makes |
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it go back to a console. It is nice to know about. I have it taped to |
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my wall for reference. It beats having to pull the plug without a |
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proper shutdown. |
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Dale |
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:-) :-) |
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