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[Linux] System freeze while getting new server list

Started by reic, January 17, 2007, 07:32:07 PM

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reic

January 17, 2007, 07:32:07 PM
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

#1
January 17, 2007, 08:34:33 PM
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.
Quote from: Asvarox link=topic=8622.msg169333#msg169333Ok let's plan it out. Asva, you are nub, go sit on rets, I will build, you two go feed like hell, you go pwn their asses, and everyone else camp in the hallway, roger?
the dretch bites.
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reic

#2
January 17, 2007, 11:59:21 PM
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

#3
January 18, 2007, 01:10:16 AM
Quote from: reicEdit: 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.
Quote from: Asvarox link=topic=8622.msg169333#msg169333Ok let's plan it out. Asva, you are nub, go sit on rets, I will build, you two go feed like hell, you go pwn their asses, and everyone else camp in the hallway, roger?
the dretch bites.
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next_ghost

#4
January 18, 2007, 09:55:16 AM
Do you still use vanilla client or have you installed TJW's backport client?
If my answer to your problem doesn't seem helpful, it means I won't help you until you show some effort to fix your problem yourself!
1.2.0 release's been delayed for 5:48:00 already because of stupid questions.

Caveman

#5
January 18, 2007, 10:02:45 AM
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

#6
January 19, 2007, 07:32:36 PM
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? :D

thx for your support guys :)
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