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Doug Barton writes:
> I've seen this problem on my compaq evo n610c as well, but didn't
> realize it was affecting other hardware as well. I tried to stir up
> interest in getting the acpi problem fixed, but wasn't successful.

Hmmm :-(

> Mark, ok with you if I nuke the sysctl -a line in rc.d/initrandom? I
> hate to lose that source (no matter how small), but if the "can't finish
> sysctl -a" cancer is spreading...

I'd really rather see sysctl fixed, rather than weakening Innocent
Bystanders, but I'm not going to force this issue. So, reluctantly,
yes, if you can't find a better place to hack a fix.

M
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Mark Murray
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