On RedHat 6.0 with kernel build 2.2.5-15 and modutils 2.1.121-12 when using both the 3c59x and the ne (or ne2k-pci) ethernet drivers I get about 1-2 times a day : lSysRq: kill all processes even init This has happened both on an AMD 5x86p90s with a 3c900bTPO and an artisoft AE2 and on a K6-2-400 with 3c900b and a realtek rtl8029 ne2k clone. I don't have the skills to isolate the problem, but I am assuming it is a kernel problem. It is reproduceable enough to warrant further investigation. My work around was simpy don't have both cards in the same box, and that got rid of the immediate problem. Sorry if this report is somewhat lacking, it is my first one. If anyone wants more info, or would like me to set up any particular tests, please email me at noah
This problem does not appear to be software related. Please reopen this bug if I'm wrong. The message comes from the sysrq handler that is called when the user types the SysRq key. Try changing your keyboard to see if the problem goes away. Perhaps having two cards causes electrical noise on the keyboard lines?