Re: GSOS Problems

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <i675485@pro-haven.cts.com>,
Charles Claypoole <charlesc@pro-haven.cts.com> wrote:
>        I dont know if I am the only one with this problem but when I am in
>GS/OS I have many crashes.  I run a BBS off of my GS and it is on alot.   I
>have 3 fans cooling the system <fan inside on the power supply, AE
>Conserver, and a external fan>.   Only have this problem in GSOS.   Is it
>because of heat?  Does this happen to anyone else?

   Odds are better that this is a software bug if it only happens in
GS/OS. As noted in the comp.sys.apple2 FAQ
(http://www.visi.com/~nathan/a2/faq/csa2.html), it is recommended to
first try 'shift booting' (hold down shift when the computer
[re]boots until it notes that no inits/DAs will be loaded) to see if
the problem still appears. Also, reinstalling your system software
is a good idea.

   I'd also recommend making sure that your HD is in good shape with
a disk checker program such as ProSEL; if there are any HFS partitions,
there are no native GS programs for fixing them.

   When you are asking for help, in general, the more information, the
better. The following is a good set of guidelines for what to provide:

1) System configuration. What cards in what slots, how much RAM,
which SCSI controller and rom version (if applicable), what size HD,
etc.

2) When did the fault appear? During boot? After a fixed amount of
time? Whenever you do X in program Y? 

3) Any and ALL error messages reported by the system. Copy them down
and repeat them exactly; saying "it gave an error" is not useful.

4) How dead the system is. Does the mouse still work, but clicks do
nothing? Does it do anything at all?

Nathan Mates




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