On 2004-08-17 sd20@york.ac.uk wrote:

> > If the instruction is different in the kernel file, it is most likely
> memory I would guess, although > > there are a few other possibilities
> as well (such as compiler error or kernel memory being overwritten).
>
> Just noticed (after rebooting from another db> Trap) that just before
> disk syncing on reboot it says:
> Kloader_alloc_memory: can't allocate memory

  This happens with a number of kernel errors.  I don't know enough about
kloader to say why, but it is a byproduct of your problem not the cause.

> Just wondering if this could be the reason?  I'm currently running
> netbsd on the z50 with just the 16mb built in memory.  Could that be a
> problem, should I get a 32mb chip for it asap?

  It could be bad memory, but it could be other things also.  Does it
always stop in ioflush?  If so, it is unlikely to be memory, but could be
the disk or a kernel bug.  Also, if the 16mb is really built in then the
32mb card would likely be an add on not a replacement and would not help.

Matthew Orgass
darkstar@city-net.com