[P1] how do I back up for a re-install?

[lbdesigns at earthlink.net]

On Monday, February 3, 2003, at 07:59  PM, Guy McMickle wrote:

> The main reason I was thinking a re-install was in order was due to 
> system crashes.  The problem seems to be when logging out.  It doesn't 
> always happen, and i can't seem to isolate the cause to a certain 
> program.  What happens is when I log out the finder and all other apps 
> quit, then a screen pops up with a picture of the power button and 
> tells me I need to restart my computer.  Ever heard of this problem 
> before?  Thanks!

That screen that tells you to restart is a kernel panic. After 
rebooting, check /Library/Logs/ for a panic.log file. You can send that 
to me if you'd like (off-list) and it may offer some clues as to what's 
going on. (If you do send it to me, please include some relevant info 
about the setup -- that helps. :o) Even if I cannot tell what is 
happening by looking at it or by decoding the backtrace, I can always 
send it to the kernel guys ... :o)