Description of Problem: I have found at least two problems with the errata kernel-2.4.18-17.8.0 on 8.0 (these apply to the version compiled for 7.2 as well when run on a 7.2 system): (1) The system hangs when starting up or shutting down. I unfortunately cannot reproduce the hang when it starts up any longer, but seemed to occur towards the end of the initscripts for runlevel 3. The hang during the shutdown is reproduceable everytime and occurs right at the end of the shutdown sequence (when pcmcia services are brought down, but before all processes are killed). Rebooting with the original kernel solved the problem in both cases. (2) Odd sounds coming from the system. I know this seems a little odd, but there were be audible squeaks and squeals that seem to come from the system's speakers. Again, older kernels did not have this problem. Both problems occur on a Dell Latitude CPx laptop (P3 650, 192 MB of RAM, Xircom Realport PCMCIA card with 10/100+modem, 8 MB Rage Mobility video, Maestro 3 audio). They do not occur on any other system I have tried this kernel on. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): kernel-2.4.18-17.8.0
I've tried the same Xircom PCMCIA card on an IBM T30 laptop--I get similar problems with the latest 8.0 kernel errata. My guess is that the issue is a kernel-Xircom one rather than having anything to do with the Dell.
please try the test kernel at http://people.redhat.com/arjanv/testkernels as that's supposed to have fixes for both maestro and xircom
An errata has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-262.html