On Thursday 23 Sep 2004 11:27 pm, Rick Stevens wrote: > > Gary buddy > > I would say you have faulty memory. > > Windows doesn't fill the modules the same way linux does. The fact > > that you can run windows first is proof. > > If there is a fracture in the circut of the memory, it will open > > when its cold and close when it hot , why? because when metals and > > other substances get hot they swell, and shrink when cold. > > The fact that you can actually boot into windows and work for a > > while with problems suggests that it isn't a fault on any other > > piece of hardware, Anyway hope this helps. > > Yes, download and run memtest86. You'd be amazed at how much cruddy > RAM is out there. Windows will run with some of it, Linux hates it. I James/Chadley I didn't think that this was the problem as if the mouse is plugged directly into the PC it always works with Linux. However, I did download and use Memtest86 as I was curious and need a good memory tester. I particularly like the bootable CD ISO. I did a test when warm, and also when cold (turned off for 2 hours) and both came up clear. -- Gary Stainburn This email does not contain private or confidential material as it may be snooped on by interested government parties for unknown and undisclosed purposes - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, 2000
