Hello,

> I am testing the latest kernel Michael provided me, 12_05_mc
...
> then I tried 12_05 (no mc patch) and it has the same problem.
Oops, looks like some of the experimental interrupt stuff slipped in - I'll make a new one right now.
( same spot, will be ...12_06... )

> Since teh alst kernel I run succesfully was the one with the IRC patches
> (12_01 ?) I wonder if the CPU patch can do all this damage or if there
> were other changes...
Unlikely. I guess I was a bit careless and compiled it at the wrong time :o

have fun
Michael