I'll backup the current install then try that.

On 09/05/2013 12:14 AM, Brian Cluff wrote:
> You might try installing the net yet released kubuntu 13.10 on it. 
> It's got the 3.11 kernel in it that might have fixed whatever is 
> causing the lockups.
> I've been running it on a Lenovo T60 for a few weeks with no problems 
> at all.
>
> Brian Cluff
>
> On 09/04/2013 11:56 PM, Derek Trotter wrote:
>> I've spent the last week going through the kernel parameters for the 3.8
>> kernel and trying different options.  So far this beast still locks up.
>> I recall several months ago that this beast did not lock up when I tried
>> Slackware.  I'm figuring something happens while Kubuntu is booting up
>> that doesn't happen when Slackware boots up.  Does anyone know what that
>> might be?
>>
>> I just bought a  Dell inspiron 350 yesterday.  I'm thinking of
>> reinfecting this thing with windows and using it only when I need the
>> extra processor power.  However I really don't want to do that. I will
>> be ever so thankful if anyone has an answer. Thanks.
>> Derek
>>
>> -- 
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>> if I’m not there, I carry on as usual."
>>
>> Patrick Moore
>>
>>
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