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Hi folks, |
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Kernel is 2.6.14-r3. I am using splash and, probably ore important, a |
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background picture in a framebuffer on every virtual text console. |
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A long download is running on one text console (ppp with an analogue modem). I |
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am in X and switch back text console to check on the download. |
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Each and every tie I do that, the download rate drops and stalls while TX on |
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the modem goes on flickering. After a short while, stalling is over, the |
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download rate jumps to an insanely high value and eventually drops down to |
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the modem speed again. |
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Usually that means an out-of-order package or a package got dropped because it |
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was corrupted. |
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Now y curious questions: Does switching fro X to a text console with |
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framebuffer disturbs interrupt handling that badly that I get a buffer |
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overrun on the serial port the modem is attached to? From my point of view, |
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that is the most likely explanation. Anyone who actually knows what is |
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happening? |
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Uwe |
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Why do consumers keep buying products they will live to curse? |
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