[LUAU] CentOS4 Hung on Up2date

[BVance at harc-hspa.com]

Well, there is much to ponder from all your input, thanks. It's not leading to
much faith in the few users I'm been able to convince to try Linux (or the
rubberneckers) when I reinstall the OS (my own lacking) or switch to another
distro. I was trying to build up more experience with the CentOS 4 desktop
before deploying it on the server (currently running an outdated RedHat).
However, the 2 replies (plus those on the CentOS forum) citing problems with
updating CentOS are giving me second thought.

As for the problem PC, I had cold booted it and was ready to insert the CentOS
CD to reinstall. Lo and behold, it successfully booted. If there is going to be
any hope of converting users to Linux, I am going to have to stop hamstringing
the effort using questionable/substandard hardware.

Sorry for the rant and thanks for the help,
Blake

Quoting "R. Scott Belford" <scott at hosef.org>:

> Hawaii Linux Institute wrote:
>
> >
> > I don't have time to go through the detailed steps, but you may want to
> > bring your computer to Michael's lab.  He has generously set up a time
> > slot of between 10:00 to 12:00 this (probably every) Saturday doing pro
> > bono Linux tech consulting work.  Wayne
>
> First.  Word to the wise.  Saturday is the book sale at McKinley High
> School.  If you don't come early, it is *tough* to get in to the Adult
> school.  If you do not have data on your drive requiring immediate
> attention, Blake, it is a good idea to come by.
>
> The 10 - 12 slot is scheduled through the 6th of August.  As it stands,
> there will be a two week break while classes are out of session.  The
> schedule can be found here

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> --scott
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