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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org