Julio M. Merino Vidal wrote:
> 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.
> 

As far as this program isn't /sbin/init :)

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