[Linux] System freeze while getting new server list

[reic]

Hi, although there are threads on bugs similar to my problem, I decided to open a new thread, because it differs a bit from the stuff I found + there seems to be no approach to the problem under Linux.

When I try to receive a new server list from the internet, my system gets a complete freeze, no keys working, only way to get the box working again is to press the reset button. Joining a game via favorite servers still works fine.
The game screen is still on while the system freezes and it's showing "Getting info for -1 servers"
The problem first occured spontaneous some months ago under Ubuntu Dapper Drake (6.06). I don't know what triggered the bug, it used to run perfectly before and I didn't change my system settings nor tremulous itself.
Problem is persistent even after a complete fresh installation of both the game and the OS; I'm currently using Ubuntu Edgy Eft (6.10).

Thx for your help,greets
reic

[kevlarman]

it's not a system freeze, it's just that tremulous is waiting for a response from the master server, which is taking a long time for whatever reason, you should just wait for it to finish.

[reic]

dunno, i've waited for quite some time, and the system is not responding to any keystrokes, plus the led indicating that NUMlock is active is not responding, which - until now - I took for a safe sign that every hope is lost :]

But I'll give it a try!

Edit: I appreciate your help, but tremulous definetely crashes my system, I gave it 30 minutes (finished some stages in Super Mario Land 2 in that time )to recover, the sound keeps skipping/repeating and none of the key - combinations work (X-Server reset etc.).

[kevlarman]

Edit: I appreciate your help, but tremulous definetely crashes my system, I gave it 30 minutes (finished some stages in Super Mario Land 2 in that time )to recover, the sound keeps skipping/repeating and none of the key - combinations work (X-Server reset etc.).

yeah, sdl will even prevent alt+sysrq+k from working when tremulous isn't responding.

[next_ghost]

Do you still use vanilla client or have you installed TJW's backport client?

[Caveman]

Only solution that comes to my mind is to ssh into the box and reboot it

As for the error/crash.. what version of SDL have installed?

[reic]

I tried standard client, the TJW backport client as well as rasz_pl's version mentioned in this thread temporary bugfix pack before new version, Download HERE - problem's still there.

As for the SDL - version, I currently use the one that comes with Edgy Eft, package is called libsdl1.2debian, version 1.2.10-3ubuntu2.

btw... ssh? are you for real?

thx for your support guys