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Re: X Server crash...



Jeff Rose <jrose@elug.org> writes:

> Has anyone experienced using ctrl-alt-F7 (e.g.) to
> get *back* to the running X server, touch the mouse,
> and watch the X server crash?
> 

Yes, I've seen it a couple times. The point here is the PS/2 mouse.
Looks like there is some competition between GPM and the X.

Solutions:

- try not to touch the mouse while switching back to the X; or

- disable GPM (especially if you don't use it). I haven't tried this
  one, though,

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Alexander L. Belikoff
Bloomberg L.P. / BFM Financial Research Ltd.
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