On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 12:31 -0500, John wrote: > David Timms wrote: > > John wrote: > >> redtroy zhang wrote: > >>> I installed FC6 on my IBM R51E laptop. > >>> It worked well before, > >>> but after i update my system with "yum", the kernel changed from > >>> 2.6.18-1.2798.fc6 to 2.6.20-1.2933.fc6. > >>> the new kernel starts quite slowly, when setting host name and > >>> starting HAL, but the old one goes fast. > >>> what's the problem ? How to fix that problem? > > .. > >> I have the same thing going on with my Compaq- can't remember (off > >> hand) which kernel is running. > > Could you see if having your network cable unplugged as you boot up > > speeds things up ? > > You could also try temporarily removing quiet from the grub kernel > > line {/boot/grub/grub.conf} > > > > Post back your results. > > > > DavidT. > > > You know, I did notice something weird- now that you mention the > cable. The first time I booted up, the cable was connected and the start > up seemed to spend more time on sendmail (then I thought it should be). > The 2nd boot up (hrs later) was w/o the cable connected; it booted up > fairly quickly. The 3rd boot had the cable connected and the start up > dragged on again. > > John > A problem with you Internet access can slow up any service that depends on it. -- ======================================================================= In this world, truth can wait; she's used to it. ======================================================================= Aaron Konstam telephone: (210) 656-0355 e-mail: akonstam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx