Description of Problem: This may be somewhat related to equipment or XFree86 versions per BUG 39233, however, what I noted is that when I leave Netscape Communicator / Messanger OPEN, and leave the PC sit with RHLinux 7.1 running Xfree86 v3 or v4, I got many more SOLID LOCKUPS. Now that I close Netscape all the time before letting the computer sit with just Linux and XFree running, I get few to none solid lockups. I also got the solid lockups during actual use at times too. Somtimes during SCROLLING in Netscape. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Redhat Linux v7.1 with all errata updates and kernel 2.4.7-2 UP and SMP and kernel 2.4.3 UP and SMP all tried. With Netscape v4.77-1 and previous 4.76-x. Xpert@Play98 video card. Dual-Celeron BP6 with identical dual Celeron500 CPUs. SEE BUG 39233 - has all this same info and history of updates. How Reproducible: 50% of time. Let your PC sit, or use it extensively, and solid lockups occur. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Use RHLinux 7.1 With All Errata 2. Even Update your Kernel (UP/SMP) or Use Rawhide -does not matter. 3. XFree86 v3 or 4, and Netscape v4.77-x Actual Results: PC LOCKS UP SOLIDLY. Renders on/off switch useless. Need to pull power chord to reboot. Expected Results: Should not have to close out netscape each time - should not have to worry about it being left open so that it locks up PC. Additional Information: All my history of updates in contained in BUG 39233 involving XFree86 v4 REBOOTING This is a different bug - involving Netscape as culprit in SOLID LOCKUPS of PC. I noted on the internet - LIBRARY ISSUES with Netscape in the past doing this lockup thing.
Hmm. Right... well it definitely would be an X or kernel bug if it is a software bug. Netscape has its own share of bugs for sure, but locking up computer isn't one of them. ;o) I will see if I can reproduce soon.
I'm not able to reproduce this on either of two UP systems, or one SMP system. I believe it to be a hardware issue. Without being able to reproduce the problem at will, it is not possible to fix at any rate.