Alex Schuster wrote: > Harry Putnam writes: > > >> Dale <rdalek1...@gmail.com> writes: >> >>> I also know the SysReq key trick now. It can take you back to a >>> console. >>> >> I'll bite ... what is it? >> > > Some magic commands involving the SysRq key allow actions even if the system > hangs and does not respond. Alt-SysRq-R for example resets the keyboard and > allows one to switch back to a text console then. Works only once for me, > though. > Others allow to kill processes, sync the filesystem, and such. The > combination Alt-SysRq-R-E-I-S-U-B reboots a hanging PC without file system > corruption. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key > > Wonko > > >
That's the one. I think its either the second or third key that makes it go back to a console. It is nice to know about. I have it taped to my wall for reference. It beats having to pull the plug without a proper shutdown. Dale :-) :-)
