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Old 02-15-2007, 04:54 PM   #1
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System logs


Hi all. My machine keeps rebooting when im not here. Where can i read the system files? Thanx in advance
 
Old 02-15-2007, 04:59 PM   #2
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Check /var/log/messages (as root!)
 
Old 02-15-2007, 08:13 PM   #3
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Check /var/log/messages (as root!)
Or as a user in the adm group. Yay.
 
  


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