16 Mar
2003
16 Mar
'03
21:02
thought of one more [but haven't tested it] from a console [i.e., outside of "X"], press ctl-alt-delete -- this should flush queues and jump to the "reboot" routine in your BIOS, and while the system is going through the "POST" operation, you can safely hit the power switch to shut the system off
- -- that should cut your shutdown time to roughly 3-5 seconds
If memory serves, all recent distros map C-A-D to /sbin/reboot or the equiv. No more of that "cowboy reboot" stuff allowed like in DOS. -- John LeMay KC2KTH Senior Enterprise Consultant NJMC | http://www.njmc.com | Phone 732-557-4848 Specializing in Microsoft and Unix based solutions