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Originally Posted by Randy Singer My view isn't that extreme, but I've never heard that repairing permissions can fix a problem with application and general system kernal panics. Indeed, as I said previously, I've rarely heard of a software problem causing kernal panics. |
I've gotten kernel panics from lotsa things. In the past, I've gotten them from bad system cache files (fixed by System Optimizer X's "Clear System Cache" option) on an eMac. Most recently, I had a brand new Powerbook G4 that stymied me for a week with kernel panics until i noticed that the user was using an older 45w power adapter instead of the 65w adapter that came with the powerbook. They're not technically supposed to happen, and therefore are unpredictable.
Typically, when kernel panics are precluded by consistent Application crashes, i tend to look toward system maintenance before i open the case and start pulling ram. It's a simple and free first step.
And you're right, I've never conclusively linked a kernel panic to bad permissions, but i have seen bad permissions cause a great list of problems, most in the
"Huh....that's weird" category.