RE: Watchdog Reset & other issues
Peter Jones <[email protected]>
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On 6 Feb 2003, Greg Pierce wrote:
> > What is the watchdog reset exactly? Is it likely to continue to happen?
> > Any thoughts are appreciated.
>
> [ excellent description of a watchdog timer removed ]
>
Sadly, watchdog reset isn't a watchdog timer at all. Sun's "Watchdog
Reset" is the error you get if you get a trap while you're in a trap
handler or traps are otherwise disabled. I do *love* how they muddled the
jargon up though. :/
--
Peter
I hurt myself today, to see if I still feel.
-- Trent