2.2.1 hang on AXP using FS modules

Tom Holroyd (tomh@nibh.go.jp)
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:28:03 +0900 (JST)


The following script locks my machine up hard after a few iterations.

VFAT is configured as a module. I have had similar lockups with MSDOS and
SMBFS. I have not been able to reproduce such lockups when they were not
modules.

Stick a floppy in the floppy drive and mformat a:

Then run this (I've also done this with an MSDOS HD partition; I don't
recommend that though 'cause if it locks up it'll hose the partition):

--- 8< ---
#! /bin/sh

mkdir -p /tmp/mnt
mount -t vfat /dev/fd0 /tmp/mnt
while true; do
cp -av /usr/src/linux/arch/ppc /tmp/mnt/ppc
ls -lR /tmp/mnt
rm -rf /tmp/mnt/ppc
done
--- 8< ---

I'm curious if others can reproduce this. Try it with an SMBFS mounted
share, too.

Dr. Tom Holroyd
I would dance and be merry,
Life would be a ding-a-derry,
If I only had a brain.
-- The Scarecrow

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