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
>
> --
> "I get my copy of the daily paper, look at the obituaries page, and if I’m not there, I carry on as usual."
>
> Patrick Moore
>
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