> Is the machine still alive though? Can you login via the network > for instance? Yes the machine is completely alive. (even after oops it was still alive). The xserver is unable to restart after the problem has appeared.
> > If it is, then the bug needs to be reassigned to X so that it > can be dealt properly. Ok, go. > > The ring buffer is controlled by the X server. The DRM driver > is just a user. The problem here is that the X server left it > in some bozzo state and the DRM driver just used it without checking > resulting in a lockup. > > Since the DRM driver does not have complete possession over the > ring buffer, it is not appropriate for it to completely reset it. Ok. Thanks very much for dealing with this bug. As a workaround, users can try to change their screen resolution. -- Simon Morlat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
