Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (4498 mails)

[Rich G <rgoodwin1@xxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 2006-11-12 at 12:20 -0800, J Sloan wrote:
> LOL, what is going on with all the mentions of rebooting on this list
> lately?
> 
> People are rebooting rather than simply reloading or restarting
> services. The
> only reason I can think of is that Linux is starting to pick up a lot
> of new
> users who come from microsoft backgrounds, where rebooting is a common
> fix.
> 
> Otherwise it's quite puzzling. 

While I understand your reaction - I suspect there is a bit of both new
Microsoft converts (WELCOME TO FREEDOM!!) and possibly prudent
administration.  

Prudent Administration?!?!?!?!  Yes.

After making a change to the kernel (which I group inserting modules to
the kernel), it is not a bad idea to ensure that
  a) the system functions,
  b) the system functions as you intended it and
  c) there are no unexpected consequences from the change.

I would say that once the modules hav been inserted and some preliminary
testing has been done, it is wise to do a simple reboot.  Do I do that?
(god - I sound like Steve Urkel!)  No ... but that is why I often say do
as I say not as I do!  ;-}

Rich

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