Re: NCR Segmentation Fault Problems with Informix

In article <33140b84.7822207@gate.idg.no>, Nils Myklebust <Nils.Myklebust@idg.no> writes >It seems you get the segementation fault in your 4GL programs (not in >the server). If that's the case it's sometimes as simple as not having >the proper value for the TERM variable, or your termcap/terminfo for >your terminal isn't correct. > >Tony Marasco <tonmar@steamer.berksiu.k12.pa.us> wrote: > >:We are running an NCR 3525 multi-processor machine and receive >:segmentation faults while running the software. A consultant >:ordered the software. >: >:The specs: >: NCR 3525 Unix S5R4V3.01 MP-RAS (with current patches) >: 512 MB RAM >: Online 5.07.UC1 (NCR 3000 Series MP-RAS 3.00.01) >: 4GL 4.15.UC1 >: Fourgen/DP Tools 4.12UC2G for NCR 202505 >: >:I traced the segmentation faults to statements such as "prompt" or >:opening a new shell within a program. My guess is the thing is >:running out of memory. We performed the STUNE parameters as stated >:in the $INFORMIXDIR/release directory with no luck. We are going >:to call Informix and there is a call into NCR about this, but I >:was wondering if anyone else experienced this or has any suggestions. >: >:The programs generally run as long as no other processes are >:started or very few windows are opened. The compiled versions >:will not run at all, giving a segmentation fault on load. > > >Nils.Myklebust@idg.no >NM Data AS, P.O.Box 9090 Gronland, N-0133 Oslo, Norway >My opinions are those of my company >The Informix FAQ is at http://www.iiug.org I have heard from Informix UK Tech. Support to avoid 4GL 4.15 (we went to 4GL 4.14 instead) since 4GL 4.15 is unstable and core dumps... -- David Williams