On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 6:47 AM, Joseph L. Casale <JCasale at activenetwerx.com> wrote: >>I called them and explained to them that I couldn't get it to boot -- >>they gave me instructions on reinstalling > > So Windows is garbage because one support tech is an idiot? There are > no idiots in the Linux world? Support techs usually look up problems in the support database. But if you know of an official Microsoft fix for KSOD, I would be happy to take a look at it. >>The KSOD "event" occurred after an automatic Windows update (which >>isn't all that uncommon I found out). > > I have never had a bsod after windows update in 15 years? But then again, > I test all my updates in a lab environment before my WSUS server pushes > them out on mass. Again, I think you're talking about Windows in a server environment rather than on the Desktop. Two different animals. Google "KSOD" some time. >>Okay, what did they tell you about KSOD? Even if I can't fix it, I >>would at least like to know what really causes it. (There are a lot of >>theories out there.) > > It wasn't a BSOD, it was high IO across a set of spindles with VSS "enabled > and setup wrong" by my corp. What the entry tech (as it wasn't yet elevated) > didn't know was specific details about how my fileserver was utilized which > had an impact in my scenario. A seasoned colleague on the list who *just* > went through it all gave me the tip. > > I guess all Linux techs start out at Datacenter level:) And, if you're an individual user, that's all the higher you're going to get. Thing is, if there is a solid fix for KSOD, Microsoft should publish it on their web site. Again, you're talking about server issues -- so it's like comparing apples to oranges. >>Seems to me you're a little bit too sensitive here. > > You're right, because that BS was just MS hate, not fact. I didn't see the hate. I saw reality. I *often* see "reinstall" given as the final fix for Windows issues. I hope (am pretty sure) that's not the "fix" they give you on Microsoft servers, but it's definitely the "fix" you're given on Microsoft desktops. -- RonB -- Using CentOS 5.3