Did I make a mistake in starting with Fedora Core 4?

[Jim Cornette]

Just for the record, using kernel-smp-2.6.12-1.1390_FC4 is where the 
lockup on the DVD happened. Trying the same defective discs worked as 
expected with kernel-smp-2.6.12-1.1398_FC4.

Did 1390 have a lobotomy? Is 1398 with the reconnected symmetry between 
the processors?

Jim

> I had to grab some files that were burned on a DVD-W disc that was 8x 
> to put on my server that has a DVD+RW 4x recorder and the system 
> lockup up hard for me. I never experienced such a lockup and would not 
> think the Defective DVD would bring down the system. With your 
> comments and the fact that you could put a defectively burned DVD in 
> your reader, bringing down the system is not something expected. Since 
> it is hardware, I could see how this could cause serious problems, but 
> a method to release discs that are fouling up should be a bit safer.
> These discs had fingerprints, scratches and probably were burned at 
> their maximum speed.
>