Bug 112752

Summary: mkbootdisk script hangs up the computer.
Product: [Fedora] Fedora Reporter: Need Real Name <corozco>
Component: mkbootdiskAssignee: Peter Vrabec <pvrabec>
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this patch should fix problem with hang up none

Description Need Real Name 2003-12-30 16:08:14 UTC
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Description of problem:
When invoking the mkbootdisk script --device /dev/fd0
2.4.22-1.2115.nptl it prompts to insert a new disk, and after showing
a message of what it seems dd running in the background (xx, records
in xx records out), the computer gets completely locked / frozen.

It both happens when creating a boot disk from within the distribution
installation process (in anaconda) and if it is invoked from a shell.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
mkbootdisk-1.5.1-1

How reproducible:
Always

Steps to Reproduce:
1.from the shell type as root: mkbootdisk script --device /dev/fd0
2.4.22-1.2115.nptl
2. from anaconda when installing the system select create a boot disk
3.
    

Actual Results:  The machinge gets locked / crashed.

Expected Results:  A boot disk is created

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Comment 1 John Fan 2004-04-19 23:19:55 UTC
the exact same thing happens to me as well. mkbootdisk hangs there 
after showing (xx, records in xx records out).


Comment 2 Peter Vrabec 2004-10-25 14:53:40 UTC
Created attachment 105725 [details]
this patch should fix problem with hang up