On Fri, 27 Aug 2004, Ronald KA4INM Youvan wrote:
> >>>Sounds vaguely similar to what happens when a PS/2 mouse is connected when
> >>>the hardware is energized. Reboot the machine.
>
> >> Why? enter gpm -k
> >> enter /etc/rc.d/rc.gpm (or where ever it is)
>
> > But isn't it the hardware that needs to be power-cycled?
>
> Not in my experience. Try it.
Yep, you're right. I was taking my experience from DOS/Windows 3.1, where
AFAIK the mouse driver came with the OS and there was no way to restart
it.
> The ONLY time I ever reboot is to see how things go, when I boot up.
I shut down for thunderstorms, because my UPS sucks and INN doesn't
tolerate crashes well. Also when my sister's here, as she doesn't like
the noise. But in general use, I try to avoid powering down. Good to
know that gpm thing.
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