Re: kernel oops 2.1.123-3

Richard Gooch (rgooch@atnf.csiro.au)
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 22:35:06 +1000

Russ Mennie writes:
>
> Debian system
> Kernel 2.1.123-3
> devfs addon
>
> This was caused while trying to access the soundblaster. In this case
> using the 'saytime' utility; however; any access to /dev/audio will
> cause a segfault/oops. (all modules needed are loaded)
>
> I can duplicate this over and over again; presumabely until I reboot.
> I'll refrain from doing so; as I don't need the SB at the moment. I'm
> also gone for 2 weeks in 24 hours; if you need more info, please let
> me know.. tks
>
> Do note; it's very possible this is a devfs problem; but as I'm about
> to leave; I thought i'd make general mention of it..

I don't see why this would be a devfs problem. I've got a SoundBlaster
16 and it works fine with devfs. If all required modules are loaded,
then there shouldn't even be any dangling/NULL pointers.
Please let me know if the problem persists/goes away with a non-devfs
kernel.

Regards,

Richard....

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