> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Robert De Mars > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 1:46 PM > To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org > Subject: [tclug-list] Dell Optiplex 745 - Will not reboot > > Hello, and a good day to you all. I have a small problem that I can not > seem to figure out. > > I have just installed Slack 12.1 on a Dell Optiplex 745 Desktop. The > box is all stock, but with a 4Gig ram upgrade. > > I installed Slackware 12.1, and Slack is working properly. My problem > is when I tell the machine to reboot ( shutdown -r now ) it goes > through the process of shutting down, but gets stuck at "Restarting > System." > > I then have to manually power down the box, and restart it via the power > button. I would double check that your kernel has the necessary APM or ACPI support enabled depending on which the hardware supports. I have never used Slack so I don't know what the defaults are and I have never used an Optiplex 745 so I don't know what it supports. A quick search reveals that this is maybe a linux bug and that it's more apparent on your hardware especially. http://www.mail-archive.com/unattended-info@lists.sourceforge.net/msg08001.h tml