[comp.sys.pyramid] itpsilo and nclists

linda@cc.brunel.ac.uk (Linda Birmingham) (02/27/89)

Does anybody know a rule of thumb for estimating what these parameters 
should be set too ?

We have had several crashes on our 9820's (running 4.0) that have been
clist related.

We have increased NCLIST in param.c quite a bit and have still had
a clist related crash. We would prefer not to use the 'trial and error'
method of getting this right and a method of making an educated guess
would be most welcome.

thanks,

Linda.

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steve@polyslo.CalPoly.EDU (Steve DeJarnett) (03/03/89)

linda@cc.brunel.ac.uk (Linda Birmingham) writes:
>We have increased NCLIST in param.c quite a bit and have still had
>a clist related crash. We would prefer not to use the 'trial and error'
>method of getting this right and a method of making an educated guess
>would be most welcome.

	When our system was crashing due to "not enough clists" or something
along those lines, Pyramid suggested that we double the number of clists.  If
we still saw the problem, triple it.  If it went beyond that, call RTOC back
and they'd look into it.  Well, 2 months later (after doubling the clists),
we haven't had any problems.  So, I'd recommend doubling (or possibly 
tripling) the number of clists.  If this doesn't help, call Pyramid.  You 
didn't state what version of OSx you were running -- this might have some
impact on the problem also (i.e. old bugs, etc.).  We're running OSx 4.4c,
so if you're not up to that level, your mileage may vary.   :-)

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