Jerry Feldman wrote:

On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:26:47 +1000 Michael.James@csiro.au wrote:

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Some good points, particuarily suggesting moving /home to say /home.old Then mkdir /home and reboot. Check everything is still there in the new /home and then delete the old.

Why reboot?????? IMHO, the only time you really need to reboot Linux is when you want to put in a new kernel. (There are times when things do get hung, but even then most of the problems are GUI oriented). -- Jerry Feldman Boston Linux and Unix user group

Jerry -- I agree that "rebooting" linux if often not necessary. including in the case being discussed. However, what you didn't say, but i suspect would agree with, is at times it is prudent to switch to single user mode, An example could be when changing glibc especially if it is necessary to go back to an earlier rpm. I am sure you can think of other examples. In the case of "gui problems', we often solve them by opening a telenet connection via are local lan, which saves the need for rebooting. I am sure you know lots of other ways to accomplish the same thing, which I guess is your point all a long. Think before rebooting: Is this "reboot" really necessary ??? Friendly greetings. __________________________________________________________________ McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network. Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge. Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455