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

[Linda Van Thiel]

Charles - THANKS

This has happened to me a few times, while putting my iBook to sleep 
before going home.  i thought it was just me or a result of unplugging 
my usb devices screwy.  I've done the delete and lock - we'll see if I 
kernel panic again.

Linda
SE MI


>> From: Guy McMickle <fierose8608 at fuse.net>
>> quit, then a screen pops up with a picture of the power button and=20
>> tells me I need to restart my computer.  Ever heard of this problem=20
>> before?  Thanks!
>
> Yes I have, though I haven't personally experienced it. This is a very 
> specific bug that affects a very specific set of systems. Luckily, 
> there is a fix for this called GlobalPreferencesLocker.
>
> Here is a discussion of the problem on Apple's boards:
> http://discussions.info.apple.com/WebX?230@21.yHdzaviSfaK.48@.3bbd2dcd
>
> Here is the tool to fix it:
> http://www.versiontracker.com/moreinfo.fcgi?id=18043&db=mac
> (they also describe how to fix it manually if you prefer)
>
> _Chas_