In article <onJgk.4501$t32.4222@bignews3.bellsouth.net>, [email]linonut@be11south.net[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
>* Ignoramus2031 peremptorily fired off this memo:
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>> I am administering linux installed on approximately 20 machines (home
>> and work). Out of them about 16 are Ubuntu. One experiences periodic
>> freezes (once a week), and that one runs Ubuntu Hardy. I have
>> approximately 7 or so more Ubuntu Hardy machines (desktops and
>> laptops) and they do not freeze, in the last 2 months or so at least.
>>
>> Everything running Gutsy is totally rock solid. However, I feel that
>> installing Hardy on anything where big money is at stake, is premature
>> at this point.[/color]
>
>Could be. Just make sure you actually diagnose the problem.
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>> I try to make sure that these Gutsy machines are upgradeable. I have a
>> feeling that Hardy is improving and in several months I will start
>> deploying it to some production servers.
>>
>> Somewhat contrary to this, I installed Hardy on my replacement
>> personal webserver a while ago and it seems to be in good shape, I
>> will take it to the data center soon.[/color]
>
>All too many problem-threads found on the internet consist of various
>blind men making stabs at guessing the problem, and offering
>superstitious advice such as "switch distros" or "reinstall Windows".
>
>Both operating systems have many diagnostic tools. Everyone who cares
>about system maintenance should try to learn to use them.[/color]

Yep ... and yet, for many years, "reboot" was the help desk's helpful answer
to almost all windows problems.
Thankfully, this is no longer true (or as necessary :) ) with XP. No data on
Vista, other than multiple lock ups on a lap top while trying to play DVDs.