Messages in this thread | | | From | (Alan Cox) | Subject | Re: Most processes gradually becoming 'D' | Date | Mon, 25 Jan 1999 02:29:14 +0000 (GMT) |
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> I was in the process of updating my system when dpkg froze (it went > 'D'). From this point on, I was unable to start a new xterm, log into > a virtual console, or terminate any running applications to gain > control of an xterm.
Various people have reported this. Its indicating a deadlock occured somewhere in the mm/fs layers. Its not good news
Apply the patch Stephen Tweedie posted for the wchan channel then you can see where they all hang. Also if Linus doesnt reply to this one I'll forward you his request to another person with the same type of report that explains what to do to find where each process is jammed. That assumes you can reproduce it easily. If you can let me know.
Alan
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