Most recent kernel where this bug did not occur: Distribution: 2.6.18 patched with rt5 realtime patches. Hardware Environment: Pentium 4 Software Environment: Linux Problem Description: System hangs with masses of output on the console rolling past. Problem not present in 2.6.17.11. Steps to reproduce: Boot to a terminal login. modprobe netconsole netconsole=@192.168.0.10/,@192.168.0.255 Use sysreq-S to try a sync of the HD. System hangs. The system in fact hangs on the first kernel log entry needing to be sent to the netconsole.
Created attachment 9187 [details] console output from boot to hang. This is a capture of the console output, showing the stack traces during the hang.
Created attachment 9188 [details] kernel config when hang occurs.
James, does the problem persist on 2.6.18-rt7 ?
Please reopen this bug if it's still present with recent kernels.