[NTLUG:Discuss] Kernel Panic

[Kevin Brannen]

Bob Byron wrote:
> 
> Still hoping for some input!
> 
> 1) Where is the best place to go to determine what is causing the
> Kernel Panic?
> 
> 2) Is there a FAQ on how to decipher a Kernel Panic death screen?

Bob,

Well sort of.  I have this fuzzy memory of reading some text file once
that told what all the parts meant, but darned if I can find it.  The
closest I can come now is
/usr/src/linux/Documentation/oops-tracing.txt.  There's other files in
there that may be of some help to you.  If it's a repeatable bug, or one
that you can force by running a program, or when you cause a device to
do a certain thing, you'll have a much easier time--not only in finding
it, but in getting help.

That's not much to help you, but hopefully it will some.  Also consider
checking out http://www.linux.org/ for other pointers (to info or kernel
developers).

Kevin