Re: Linux won't Boot!

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From: Paul Lim
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 00:00

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> I would be surprised if one of those RTC modules were to fail so soon -
> they are suppose to last nie on 10 years. So I would be looking a a virus,
> specifically, a DOS/Windows CMOS virus.
Hmm.. all the specs I've seen say around 5-7 years.... It's been only
4-5 years.  As for the virus, I've got Viruscan running and it hasn't
picked anything up.

> Failing that, look for "short-circuits" on or near the CMOS module. Also
> look closely at the motherboard earthing points, that is, where the
> motherboard screws down to case, via the brass posts.
??? wouldn't anything liek this have caused any other damage?

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