On Sat, 2005-03-05 at 11:32 +0100, Vincent wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> the question in the subject can look silly, but, since the 2.99.13 
> kernel, I can't use my laptop under self-power, because it reboots 
> continuously without warning after 1 mn or so of use, and I haven't been 
> able as yet to pinpoint the bug. Conclusion : while I am using the 
> current kernel and userland when the laptop is connected to the mains, I 
> have to reverse to an obsolete 2.99.12 when it is not.
> 
> However, I suspect sooner or later one program in the current-userland 
> will make use of a call not implemented on 2.99.12 and the system won't 
> be usable anymore. Is that right?

When that happens, the program in question will either produce incorrect
output or crash.  But the system will keep up and running.

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