On Tue, 2005-09-27 at 16:15 -0400, Dave Jones wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 06:54:35AM -0700, Jonathan Ryshpan wrote:
> > I've run some more tests, and the problem seems to be very erratic. It
> > depends on the kernel, the video driver, maybe the room temperature (I
> > think the system runs better when the room is cold), and just random
> > chance.
>
> Hmm, got adequate cooling in the case ? Random crashes tend to be
> hardware problems at times. Also, does your PSU put out enough
> power for all the devices you have connected ?
>
> > But it does look like a bug in the radeon_drv.o module of the X Windows
> > system, which (if I understand right) is proprietary. Any idea where to
> > file a bug?
>
> radeon_drv is a part of xorg.
It's almost surely a bug in xorg. I have reinstalled
xorg-x11-6.8.2-37.FC4.45.x86_64.rpm
(and all the associated rpms)
replacing
xorg-x11-6.8.2-37.FC4.49.2.x86_64.rpm
(and all its rpms),
which is broken, and haven't had any trouble since.
I have submitted a bug report to freedesktop bugzilla;
it is number 4611.
BTW: How can I keep yum from "upgrading" X windows?
Thank you all for your assistance - jon
